Cardiomegaly surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor in Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic heart failure, implantable ventricular assist devices may serve as a temporary aid for compensation. Transplantation may be considered in a few cases.

Surgery

• In patients who are awaiting a transplant for end-stage symptomatic heart failure, implantable ventricular assist devices may serve as a temporary aid for compensation.

Transplantation

• In patients who are in end-stage symptomatic heart failure, a heart transplant my be necessary.