Search for dissertations about: "passive containment surgery"

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2. 1. Passive volume reduction heart surgery using the Acorn CorCap cardiac support device

   Author : Fredrik Bredin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Acorn CorCap cardiac support device; acute myocardial infarction; aortic regurgitation; dilated cardiomyopathy; heart failure; heart failure surgery; passive containment surgery; ventricular remodelling;

   Abstract : Heart failure is a growing health problem, affecting an increasing number of patients with rapidly increasing costs for the health care system. In spite of recent improvements in pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical treatments the prognosis for patients with severe heart failure is still poor. READ MORE