Conclusion
The enhanced understanding of the cellular responses to ischaemia and reperfusion following ischaemia has allowed the development of many new and exciting strategies to limit the adverse consequences of prolonged myocardial ischaemia. Clinical application of this knowledge offers hope of improved outcomes for patients suffering from coronary artery disease.
Conclusion
L’amélioration de notre compréhension des réponses cellulaires à l’ischémie et à la reperfusion suite à une ischémie à permis le développement de plusieurs stratégies nouvelles et excitantes pour limiter les conséquences néfastes de l’ischémie myocardique prolongée. L’utilisation clinique de ces connaissances apporte l’espoir de pronostics améliorés pour les patients souffrant de maladie coronarienne.
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Finegan, B.A., Cohen, M. Myocardial protection: is there anything better than ice?. Can J Anaesth 45 (Suppl 1), R32–R39 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03019205
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