SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF LEFT VENTRICULAR ANEURYSM USING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS: D. COOLEY, C. LILLEHEI, BORIS V. PETROVSKY

Abstract

HighlightsThe literature review is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first left ventricular aneurysm resection performed with cardiopulmonary bypass.The main stages of the development of surgical treatment of aneurysms are highlighted.The life and professional path of the leading specialists of the twentieth century who made an invaluable contribution to the treatment of patients with heart aneurysms are described. AbstractThe article is devoted to a review of development of left ventricular aneurysm surgery, as well as a brief autobiographical review, from the first description by John Hunter in the 18th century to the stages of emergence and development of modern methods of left ventricular reconstruction both on the working heart and with cardiopulmonary bypass.The review analyzes the stages of development of surgical treatment of left ventricular aneurysms: starting with the first description of the disease made by J. Hunter in the 18th century, before the advent of modern methods of aneurysm surgery both off- and on-pump.