Right ventricular dysfunction in patients with acute inferior MI: role of RV mechanical support.
Right ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction is associated with high morbidity and mortality. If optimal medical management is ineffective, early consideration should be given to right-sided temporary mechanical assistance.
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Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1013, USA. moazamin@msnotes.wustl.edu
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D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*