This article describes procedures for implanting a novel hydrogel in failing hearts and quantifying its effect on left ventricular wall stress and function. These procedures have been successfully applied in dogs and humans.
Lee, L. C., Zhihong, Z., Hinson, A., Guccione, J. M. Reduction in Left Ventricular Wall Stress and Improvement in Function in Failing Hearts using Algisyl-LVR. J. Vis. Exp. (74), e50096, doi:10.3791/50096 (2013).