Conclusion
LIVE procedure is a hybrid and minimally-invasive procedure to treat a
negatively remodeled LV by plication of myocardial scar tissue in the
context of ischemic cardiomyopathy after an anterior MI. Its indications
are specific and patient selection is crucial to achieve an optimal
result. After clinical assessment, multimodality imaging is essential to
confirm indication, rule-out contraindications and to plan the
procedure. Since the procedure is highly customizable by the combination
of its different technical options, it allows for a true patient
tailored approach to achieve the optimal results in improving
ventricular performance.