Abstract

Many of the disorders and lesions leading to acute heart failure can be treated surgically. Modern surgical techniques like the off pump coronary surgery, newer techniques for the surgical treatment of the mechanical complications of acute MI and valvular reparative techniques have been added to the surgical armamentarium in recent years. Modern ventricular assist devices have started their career in the clinical arena promising to be less invasive. At the same time the spectrum of indications for mechanical circulatory support continues to witness a rapid expansion. Technical advances have led to an evolution of surgical strategies. Heart failure surgery is now in a position to offer improved outcomes, avoidance of recurrence of acute heart failure or the development of advanced chronic heart failure.

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