Conclusion
An increasing body of cumulative evidence has documented that HM is associated with or can be induced by a reduction of MBF. HM has also been shown to improve/normalize after revascularization.
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Rahimtoola, S.H. Hibernating myocardium is hypoperfused. Basic Res Cardiol 92 (Suppl 2), 9–11 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00797196
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