Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2884020 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Exposure to potassium at 20 mM does not affect NO release but impairs EDHF-mediated relaxation in coronary arteries. Supplementation of nicorandil in hyperkalemic cardioplegia may provide a protective effect on EDHF-related endothelial function.
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Qin MD, PhD, Rong-Zhen MD, PhD, Anthony P.C. MD, Guo-Wei MD, PhD, DSc,