An Aneurysm of the Left Ventricle (LV)can Develop After a Severe

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An aneurysm of the left ventricle (LV) can develop after a severe myocardial infarction.The affected area of the myocardium is replaced by thin scar tissue that can rupture.The LV undergoes remodeling when the scar stretches as a result of the left ventricular pressure and forms an aneurysm.Left ventricular aneurysmectomy (LVA) is the excision of an aneurysmal portion of the left ventricle.LVA is a form of left ventricular reconstruction undertaken to optimize cardiac function.Select the appropriate nursing actions in preparation for LVA surgery.

• A) Place the patient in supine position.
• B) Prepare for the procedure in the same manner as typical open-heart surgery.
• C) Have Teflon felt pledgets,woven Dacron patches,and cardiovascular sutures available.
• D) All of the options are appropriate for LVA.

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