Endothelial cell apoptosis in chronically obstructed and reperfused pulmonary artery
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endothelial dysfunction is a major complication of pulmonary endarterectomy (PTE) that can lead to pulmonary edema and persistent pulmonary hypertension. We hypothesized that endothelial dysfunction is related to increased endothelia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-02-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/19 |