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Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Posted On: 10-03-2015
Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

What is Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy?

During left ventricular aneurysmectomy, dead and scarred tissue and/or an aneurysm in the left ventricle are removed. This procedure may be performed with a coronary artery bypass and/or mitral valve repair.

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Conditions Treated with Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy:

Left ventricular aneurysmectomy may be performed in cases of enlarged heart, congestive heart failure, left ventricular aneurysm or infarction and low ejection fraction. 

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy:

Non-surgical alternatives to the procedure include lifestyle changes and vasodilator use. There are no comparable surgical alternatives to left ventricular aneurysmectomy.

Anesthesia with Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy:

Left ventricular aneurysmectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy:

Possible risks following left ventricular aneurysmectomy include infection, bleeding, blood clots, scarring, vasodilation, collapsed lung, ischemia, heart damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to need a blood transfusion and for the cardiopulmonary bypass to fail.

Prognosis after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy:

The prognosis for a positive end result following left ventricular aneurysmectomy is good.

Recovery from Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy:

Total recovery from left ventricular aneurysmectomy takes six to eight weeks.

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