Systems and methods for disease management

Abstract

A web-based, interactive diagnosis, referral and reference system is used by physicians, patients, and others in the health care field to serve as a diagnostic, evaluation, and utilization tool/guide. The user may enter answer a series of guided questions to reach a diagnosis, obtain a physician referral and/or review literature and other reference materials on conditions. A method and device for left ventricular reconstruction is also disclosed. The device includes a curved needle or introducer which is inserted into one ventricle, through the septum and into the other ventricle. An anchor is then used to fold and hold the wall of the heart inward, thereby reducing the volume of the ventricle.

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