Abstract
The purpose of this review is to summarize current concepts regarding the sequelae of myocardial ischemia and reperfusion and the effects of calcium-channel blockers. This article will focus on three topics: (1) the phenomenon of postischemic myocardial dysfunction (myocardial 'stunning'); (2) the phenomenon of postischemic vascular dysfunction (microvascular 'stunning'); (3) the effects of calcium-channel blockers on myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16-25 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Clinical Cardiology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 7 SUPPL. |
| State | Published - 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine