Experimental Assessment of the Role of Acetaldehyde in Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
<p>Alcoholism is one of the major causes of non-ischemic heart damage. The myopathic state of the heart due to alcohol consumption, namely alcoholic cardiomyopathy, is manifested by cardiac hypertrophy, compromised ventricular contractility and cardiac output. Several mechanisms have been post...
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BMC
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Biological Procedures Online |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biologicalprocedures.com/bpo/arts/1/41/m41.htm |