| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881032 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This unique study demonstrates that heightened endothelin-A receptor activation contributes to hemodynamic changes in patients after CPB. Selective inhibition of the endothelin receptor system can be successfully and safely performed in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and thereby reveals a potential, and clinically relevant therapeutic target.
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Authors
John S. MD, PhD, Ebony J. BS, Kimberly MD, April MD, Laura BSN, Leslie MS, Scott MD, Robert E. MS, Amy BS, Fred A. MD, Francis G. MD, PhD,