Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2962287 | Journal of Cardiac Failure | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Myocardial Cr depletion results in LV dysfunction, pathologic remodeling, and lipid accumulation. These alterations are completely reversible on normalization of Cr content. Cr metabolism may be an important target for pharmacologic intervention to increase myocardial efficiency and structural integrity of the failing heart.
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Authors
Malin PhD, Truls MD, German PhD, Finn MD, PhD, Elmir MD, PhD,