| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972681 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Prolonged myocardial unloading causes depressed contractility due to reduced SR Ca2+ uptake and myofilament sensitivity to Ca2+. These effects may be relevant with regard to myocardial performance after prolonged LVAD support.
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Authors
Gopal K.R. MRCS, Joon MRCS, Mark A. PhD, Urszula PhD, Samuel MBBS, Magdi H. FRS, Cesare M.N. MD, PhD,