Myocardial Recovery and the Failing Heart: Medical, Device and Mechanical Methods

Background: Cardiac remodeling describes the molecular, cellular, and interstitial changes that cause the ventricle to develop pathologic geometry as heart failure progresses. Reverse remodeling, or the healing of a failing heart, leads to improved mortality and quality of life. Findings: Therapies...

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Autores principales: Judith Z. Goldfinger, Ajith P. Nair
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Publicado: Ubiquity Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/746ea9985a414359a30e50d5c6d8dbce
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Sumario:Background: Cardiac remodeling describes the molecular, cellular, and interstitial changes that cause the ventricle to develop pathologic geometry as heart failure progresses. Reverse remodeling, or the healing of a failing heart, leads to improved mortality and quality of life. Findings: Therapies that lead to reverse remodeling include medications such as β-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; cardiac resynchronization therapy with biventricular pacing; and mechanical support with left ventricular assist devices. Conclusions: Further study is needed to better predict which patients will benefit most from these therapies and will then go on to experience reverse remodeling and myocardial recovery.