| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972826 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Mechanical unloading of the failing heart can help normalize cardiac function, cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and cardiac gene expression for an optimal duration (<4 weeks), but this normalization deteriorates with prolonged support.
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Authors
Wunimenghe MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD, Takeshi MD, PhD, Satoshi MD, PhD, Tadashi MD, PhD, Masashi MD, PhD,