Does new technique measure decreased transmural myocardial pressure in cardiomyoplasty?
These results support the conclusion that dynamic cardiomyoplasty unloads the left ventricle by decreasing wall stress. Furthermore, transmural myocardial pressure decreased more when balloon volume was increased, implying that the LD sarcomere length has an effect on wall stress. A balloon may therefore allow optimization of LD sarcomere length and thus assisted cardiac performance.
Use of an AFO may improve aerobic capacity in subacute hemiparetic stroke patients, and may improve energy efficiency and gait endurance.