Effects of hypoglycemia on myocardial susceptibility to ischemia –reperfusion injury and preconditioning in hearts from rats with and without type 2 diabetes

Hypoglycemia is associated with increased mortality rate in patients with diabetes. The underlying mechanisms may involve reduced myocardial tolerance to ischemia and reperfusion (IR) or reduced capacity for i...

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - November 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kim B. P ælestik, Nichlas R. Jespersen, Rebekka V. Jensen, Jacob Johnsen, Hans Erik Bøtker and Steen B. Kristiansen Tags: Original investigation Source Type: research