Effects of reperfusion on ischemic right ventricular dysfunction. Disparate mechanisms of benefit related to duration of ischemia. | Zendy

Steven B. Laster | Zendy; Yuichiro Ohnishi | Zendy; Jeffrey E. Saffitz | Zendy; James A. Goldstein | Zendy

Open Access

Effects of reperfusion on ischemic right ventricular dysfunction. Disparate mechanisms of benefit related to duration of ischemia.

Author(s) -

Steven B. Laster,

Yuichiro Ohnishi,

Jeffrey E. Saffitz,

James A. Goldstein

Publication year - 1994

Publication title -

circulation

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795

H-Index - 607

eISSN - 1524-4539

pISSN - 0009-7322

DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.90.3.1398

Subject(s) - medicine , ischemia , cardiology , ventricle , reperfusion injury , reperfusion therapy , hemodynamics , anesthesia

Right ventricular free wall (RVFW) ischemia impairs global RV performance and may result in acute hemodynamic compromise. However, RV function and hemodynamic performance typically improve spontaneously over time. This study was designed to determine whether reperfusion facilitates recovery of function in the ischemic right ventricle.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research