| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883687 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Levosimendan effectively and directly decreases the tone of IMA. The mechanism of levosimendan-induced relaxation in IMA appears in part to be adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium-channel opening action. Levosimendan may be a cardiovascular protective agent by its relaxing action on the major arterial graft, IMA.
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Authors
Oguzhan MD, PhD, Melik MD, Vedat MD, Ufuk MD, Cahit MD, PhD,