Dynamic cardiomyoplasty.

Abstract

Dynamic cardiomyoplasty, which uses transformed fatigue-resistant skeletal muscle to augment ventricular function, is an experimental surgical technique that shows promise as a treatment for patients suffering from heart failure. Successful management of this challenging patient population requires knowledge of (1) skeletal muscle physiology and management of muscle training, (2) details of the surgical procedure, and (3) patient management priorities.