Abstract:Introduction
Cardiocyte myofibrillolysis and interstitial fibrosis belong to histopathological changes in cardiomyopathies, leading to heart failure.
Aim
To evaluate these changes in apical resection during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.
Material and methods
The studied group consisted of 40 patients with cardiomyopathy, and apical samples excised during left ventricular assist device implantation were studied (CM/VAD gro… Show more
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