From bedside to bench and back again: translational studies of mechanical unloading of the left ventricle to promote recovery after acute myocardial infarction [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Heart failure is a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a primary cause of heart failure due in large part to residual myocardial damage despite timely reperfusion therapy. Since the 1970’s, multiple preclinical laboratories have tested whether reducing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-11-01
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Series: | F1000Research |
Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1852/v1 |