학술논문
Reshaping the remodelled left ventricle: a new concept.
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Article
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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; October 2001, Vol. 20 Issue: 4 p786-791, 6p
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10107940; 1873734X
Abstract
Based on the law of Laplace, transventricular tension members were designed to diminish wall stress by changing the left ventricle (LV) globular shape to a bilobular one, thus reducing the ventricular wall radius of curvature. This concept was tested in a model of congestive heart failure.