Abstract:Background:
Low thyroid hormone (TH) function is recognized as a significant contributor in the pathogenesis after acute myocardial infarction (MI). Endothelial dysfunction contributes significantly to the poor prognosis of MI. We hypothesize that long-term treatment with low dose T3 improves endothelial function and cardiac contractile activity compared to beta blocker, the current recommended therapy for MI.
Methods:
Adult female Sprague-Dawley rats w… Show more
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