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Surgery & Cardiomyopathy

Surgery & Cardiomyopathy

Posted By Bob on May 22, 1998 at 21:29:28:







I have a question about Cardiomyopathy and a procedure that was developed in Central America I believe.  It involves cutting out a piece of the heart to make the heart smaller and pump more efficiently.  I don't know the name unfortunately.
Which Cardiomyopathy patients are appropriate for this procedure?  How is it done?  Are there any studies on its effectiveness so far?
I have Cardiomyopathy- Congestive Heart Failure due to Adriamyacin therapy.  Has this procedure ever been done on someone like me? (my cancer is cured- 10 years out)  I'm 30 years old and active too.. I get tired but I manage ok..  My EF is 30 and under stress it goes up to 42... which is great I know.. at what point might I consider this procedure worthwhile? if at all?
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