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Abstract 4144084: Enhanced External Counterpulsation as a Novel Treatment for Heart Transplant Candidates with Ischemic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Circulation

It is primarily indicated for refractory angina that is not amenable to PCI or CABG with the opinion of a cardiologist. Despite being a heart transplantation candidate, she declined revascularization and sought alternative treatments for angina, dyspnea, and daily activity limitations.

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Asia’s first “Live” liver donor gets successful high risk beating heart bypass surgery

Dr. Prateek Bhatnagar

Mr Syed was Asia’s first “Live” liver donor for a liver transplant operation. He recently developed unstable angina. He had donated his left lobe of liver for his elder brother in 1998, at a corporate hospital in New Delhi. According to Mr Syed his pioneering liver donation surgery was also covered in Discovery Channel at that time.

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Highlights of ACC 2024

Cardiology Update

The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause mortality, left ventricular assist device (LVAD)/heart transplantation, HF hospitalizations, worsening HF, and KCCQ score changes. The primary endpoint consisted of a composite of all-cause mortality, MI, stroke, coronary revascularization, or hospitalization for unstable angina.

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