Dor procedure
Dor Procedure
The Dor procedure (pronounced: dɔːr prəˈsiːdʒər) is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of heart disease. It is named after the French surgeon, Vincent Dor, who first described the technique.
Etymology
The term "Dor procedure" is derived from the name of the French surgeon, Vincent Dor, who first described the technique. The word "procedure" comes from the Latin procedere, meaning "to go forward".
Definition
The Dor procedure, also known as the endocardial ventricular restoration, is a surgical technique used to treat ischemic cardiomyopathy by reshaping the left ventricle of the heart. This is achieved by excluding the myocardial scar tissue from the ventricular cavity, thus restoring the normal geometry and function of the heart.
Procedure
The Dor procedure involves the surgeon making an incision in the heart to access the damaged area. The scar tissue is then removed, and the remaining healthy tissue is stitched together, effectively reducing the size of the heart and improving its efficiency. The procedure is often performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to improve blood flow to the heart.
Related Terms
- Ischemic cardiomyopathy: A condition in which the heart's muscle is weakened due to insufficient blood supply.
- Myocardial scar: Scar tissue that forms in the heart muscle following a heart attack.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
- Endocardial ventricular restoration: Another name for the Dor procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dor procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Dor procedure
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