Objectives Variability of ion currents is major issue when used for significance testing. One
of the simplest approach to reduce variability is normalization to cell membrane size …

Background—Current methods of counterpulsation or ventricular assistance have significant
vascular and limb complications. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and …

Left ventricular assist device-induced molecular changes in... : Current Opinion in Cardiology
Left ventricular assist device-induced molecular changes in the failing myocardium : Current …

The benefit of the β2-adrenergic agonist, clenbuterol, in left ventricular assist device patients
with dilated cardiomyopathy has been reported, but its effect on ischemic heart failure (HF) is …

Heterotopic abdominal rat heart transplantation has been extensively used to investigate
ischemic-reperfusion injury, immunological consequences during heart transplantations and …

As the application of long-term VAD support continues to grow, it will be increasingly
important to clarify and target the mechanisms contributing to ventricular arrhythmias in this …

Ventricular assist devices are an important therapeutic option for advanced congestive heart
failure. A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) can be implanted as a bridge to …

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) represent the final treatment for patients with end-
stage heart failure (HF) not eligible for transplantation. Although LVAD design has been …

LVAD therapy is an effective rescue in acute and especially chronic cardiac failure. In
several scenarios, it provides a platform for regeneration and sustained myocardial …

Remodelling is the central feature that occurs in the progression of heart failure. However,
unloading of the heart with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) can lead to reversal of …