Myectomy
If you need surgery to control symptoms associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), you're in skilled, experienced hands at Lehigh Valley Health Network. During this open-heart operation, a portion of the thickened heart muscle is surgically removed. People who undergo myectomy typically experience no further symptoms. If you have diabetes and need heart surgery, your blood sugar will be monitored and maintained at healthy levels during the surgery. This reduces the risk for infection and helps you recover more quickly.
This page last updated 3/16/11 03:53 PM
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