488 Treatment with intermittent dobutamine infusions and oral amiodarone in end-stage heart failure due to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy causes reverse left ventricular remodeling

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
E TSAGALOU
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Ventricular Remodeling ◽  
Left Ventricular Remodeling ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage

Surgical therapy for heart failure

2018 ◽  
pp. 157-174
Author(s):  
Stephen Westaby
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Age Range

Congestive heart failure affects 23 million people worldwide, and is the final pathway for many diseases that affect the myocardium. Successful intervention in acute coronary syndromes together with improved management of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and dysrhythmia provide an ever-increasing number of advanced heart failure patients spread over a wide age range. In Western countries, coronary artery disease is responsible for about 70% of patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and valvular heart disease accounting for 15%. Since 10% of patients older than 65 years suffer systolic left ventricular dysfunction, the numbers with heart failure will double within the next 25 years. For end-stage patients, cardiac transplantation provides the benchmark for increased longevity and symptomatic relief. However, the vast majority of patients are over 65 years of age or are referred with established comorbidity, which precludes transplantation.

An embolic event contributes to death in 2/3 of patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in end stage heart failure

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. S98
Author(s):  
Antonio C.P. Barretto ◽  
Mucio T. Oliveira ◽  
Robinson T. Munhoz ◽  
Airton R. Scipioni ◽  
Maria L. Higuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Embolic Event ◽  
End Stage Heart Failure ◽  
End Stage
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