Which best describes surgical ventricular restoration?

A. An implant is placed in the chest when the right and left sides of the heart do not contract at the same time.
B. A device mechanically pumps blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body.
C. A procedure that restores the normal geometry of the left ventricle by removing scarred areas of heart tissue.
D. A person's failing heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a suitable deceased donor.
E. Sensors are placed in the ventricles to regulate electrical impulses coming from the SA node.


Answer: C

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