Levosimendan attenuates myocardial injury induced by coronary microembolization in swine by inhibiting myocardial inflammation and apoptosis

Aims: In addition to its cardiotonic effect, Levosimendan (Levo) has been thought to have multiple cardiovascular benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects. The present study was undertaken to determine whether the Levo pretreatment could attenuate myocardial apoptosis and inf...

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Main Authors: Han Chen, Jiang-You Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Cardiology Plus
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Online Access:http://www.cardiologyplus.org/article.asp?issn=2470-7511;year=2019;volume=4;issue=4;spage=103;epage=110;aulast=Chen