Intra-coronary administration of tacrolimus markedly attenuates infarct size and preserves heart function in porcine myocardial infarction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We test the hypothesis that intra-coronary tacrolimus administration can limit infarct size and preserve left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) through ligating left anterior descending coro...

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Main Authors: Chua Sarah, Leu Steve, Sheu Jiunn-Jye, Lin Yu-Chun, Chang Li-Teh, Kao Ying-Hsien, Yen Chia-Hung, Tsai Tzu-Hsien, Chen Yung-Lung, Chang Hsueh-Wen, Sun Cheuk-Kwan, Yip Hon-Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/21