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Surgical treatments for heart failure
G S Kumpati1, P M McCarthy, K J Hoercher
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, George M. and Linda H. Kaufman Center for Heart Failure, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Cardiology Clinics
|November 22, 2001
Summary
Surgical options for congestive heart failure (CHF) offer viable alternatives beyond transplants and ventricular assist devices. These therapies, including novel molecular approaches, are safe before decompensated heart failure occurs.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Heart Failure Management
Background:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF) management is evolving beyond traditional approaches.
- Left ventricular (LV) remodeling is a key factor in CHF progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight existing and emerging surgical options for CHF.
- To emphasize the safety and applicability of these surgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current surgical techniques for CHF.
- Discussion of novel therapies like myoblast transfer and gene therapy.
Main Results:
- Effective surgical options for CHF exist beyond cardiac transplant and ventricular assist devices.
- These therapies are safe when administered before decompensated CHF.
Conclusions:
- Surgical interventions represent a significant advancement in CHF management.
- Future molecular therapies hold promise for treating CHF progression.