Optimizing Epicardial Restraint and Reinforcement Following Myocardial Infarction: Moving Towards Localized, Biomimetic, and Multitherapeutic Options
The mechanical reinforcement of the ventricular wall after a myocardial infarction has been shown to modulate and attenuate negative remodeling that can lead to heart failure. Strategies include wraps, meshes, cardiac patches, or fluid-filled bladders. Here, we review the literature describing these...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/4/1/7 |