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Myoangiogenesis after cell patch cardiomyoplasty and omentopexy in a patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Tex Heart Inst J
March 2006
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Buffalo and Kaleida Health Systems, Buffalo, New York, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The study outlines a novel surgical approach that combines coronary artery bypass surgery with the implantation of autologous rectus muscle and greater omentum to enhance blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) and muscle cell growth (myogenesis) in damaged heart tissue.
- Post-surgery results showed a significant increase in patient heart function, with left ventricular ejection fraction improving from 0.15 to 0.40 and exercise tolerance doubling.
- Imaging techniques confirmed improved heart tissue viability and blood flow in the affected areas, suggesting this combined surgical technique may be beneficial for patients with heart muscle damage.