The role of coronary flow and adenosine in postischemic recovery of septic rat hearts

Sepsis depresses myocardial function but prevents subsequent ischemia-reperfusion injury. Elevated coronary flow (CF) and endogenous adenosine may be important factors in the complete recovery of postischemic myocardial function observed in septic rat hearts.

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology 1998-07, Vol.44 (1), p.H8-H14
Main Authors: ISMAIL, J. A, MCDONOUGH, K. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Circulatory system
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Heart
Rodents
Vertebrates: cardiovascular system
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Summary:Sepsis depresses myocardial function but prevents subsequent ischemia-reperfusion injury. Elevated coronary flow (CF) and endogenous adenosine may be important factors in the complete recovery of postischemic myocardial function observed in septic rat hearts.
ISSN:0363-6135
1522-1539