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DOI: 10.1111/jce.15314
Abstract: Current guidelines recommend delaying implantation of a primary prevention defibrillator (implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator [ICD]) in patients with a preoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) of ≤35% until at least 90 days after interventional or surgical revascularization… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; scd; stich trial; cabg ... See more keywords
Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure (STICH) trial: A review of outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14166
Abstract: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. The landmark Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure (STICH) trial has provided greatly needed evidence in the management of patients… read more here.
Keywords: stich trial; trial; heart failure; ischemic heart ... See more keywords
Results of surgical ventricular reconstruction in a specialized center and in comparison to the STICH trial: Rationale and study protocol for a patient‐level pooled analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15315
Abstract: Post‐infarction left ventricular remodeling is associated with increased mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease. Surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) in addition to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been proposed to reduce left ventricular volume… read more here.
Keywords: stich trial; trial; study; surgical ventricular ... See more keywords