Batista procedure
Batista Procedure
The Batista Procedure (pronunciation: /bəˈtiːstə prəˈsiːdʒər/) is a surgical operation performed on the heart to treat dilated cardiomyopathy. The procedure is named after its developer, Brazilian cardiac surgeon Randas Batista.
Etymology
The term "Batista Procedure" is derived from the name of the surgeon who first performed and developed the technique, Dr. Randas Batista. The word "procedure" comes from the Latin procedere, meaning "to go forward".
Procedure
The Batista Procedure, also known as partial left ventriculectomy, involves the removal of a portion of the left ventricle, the main pumping chamber of the heart. This is done to reduce the size of the enlarged heart and improve its pumping efficiency. The procedure is considered a last resort for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy who have not responded to other treatments.
Related Terms
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A condition where the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased because the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, is enlarged and weakened.
- Left Ventricle: The chamber of the heart responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to tissues all over the body.
- Cardiac Surgery: The field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of diseases affecting the heart.
- Randas Batista: A Brazilian cardiac surgeon who developed the Batista Procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Batista procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Batista procedure
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