Ribose Preserves Ventricular Function Following Aortic Valve Surgery

摘要

Patients with aortic valve disease can present with different clinical symptoms, ranging from minimal exertional difficulties to progressive heart failure. With progression of disease, cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation can produce a state of myocardial dysfunction, further limiting functional capacity even with aggressive pharmaceuticals. Patients at this stage have few options and may eventually undergo valve replacement due to compromised ventricular function.