Left ventricular aneurysmectomy

Left ventricular aneurysmectomy: Left ventricular aneurysmectomy is surgery to remove scarred, dead tissue and/or an aneurysm in the wall of the left ventricle to improve heart muscle function. This procedure may be performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass and/or mitral valve repair if warranted.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Left ventricular aneurysmectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Left ventricular aneurysmectomy:

Left ventricle aneurysm
Left ventricle infarction (dead tissue)
Enlarged heart (see Heart symptoms)
Congestive heart failure
Low ejection fraction (left ventricle pumping ability)

Non-Surgical Options: Left ventricular aneurysmectomy

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Left ventricular aneurysmectomy:

Vasodilator (e.g. hydralazine)
Lifestyle changes

Anesthetic Requirements for Left ventricular aneurysmectomy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Left ventricular aneurysmectomy may include:

General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Left ventricular aneurysmectomy

Possible surgical complications of Left ventricular aneurysmectomy may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Blood clots
Blood transfusion
Scarring
Collapsed lung
Vasodilation
Failure of cardiopulmonary bypass
Ischemia
Heart damage

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Left ventricular aneurysmectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good.