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Surgical Repair of Post Infarction
Surgical repair for post-infarction conditions can include:
Infarct Exclusion Surgery
This procedure repairs post-infarction ventricular septal defects (VSDs) by attaching a bovine pericardial patch to the left ventricle's endocardium. This procedure is relatively simple and has improved results for patients with posterior VSDs.
Left ventricular reconstructive surgery
This procedure removes scar tissue from the left ventricle to reduce symptoms of heart failure. The surgeon reshapes the ventricle so that the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Other procedures for treating a heart attack include:
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Coronary angioplasty and stenting: This procedure opens clogged heart arteries. It's also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): This is an open-heart surgery.
