| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2884297 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Treatment of hypertrophied hearts with VEGF resulted in an increase of microvascular density, improved tissue perfusion, and glucose delivery. Promoting angiogenesis proved useful in preserving myocardial function in late hypertrophy and improving postischemic recovery of contractile function.
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Authors
Ingeborg MD, Adrian M MD, Christof MD, Yeong-Hoon MD, Douglas B PhD, Francis X MD, Pedro J MD,