The Epicardium and Coronary Artery Formation
The coronary system is the network of blood vessels that nourishes the heart muscle. After birth, proper coronary blood circulation is required to support heart homeostasis, and altered coronary function frequently leads to myocardial ischemia, infarction and heart failure. The epicardium plays a pi...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Developmental Biology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/1/3/186 |