To retrospectively evaluate with dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging the changes in global and regional left ventricular (LV) function after surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) performed in chronic ischemic heart disease patients with large nonaneurysmal or aneurysmal postmyocardial infarction zones.
Center for Integrated Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging of the Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Desk Hb6, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.