PubMed · 1207285
[Effect of a decrease in viscosity on myocardial blood flow and function in myocardial infarct].
Abstract
In 5 dogs the effect of a decrease in blood viscosity on myocardial blood flow (radioactive microspheres) and left ventricular function (Sarnoff curves) following ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery was tested. Moderate anaemia produced a significant increase in coronary blood flow to the total left ventricle (+ 100%) and to the ischemic area (+ 400%). Depressed left ventricular function after coronary ligation alone was restored when blood viscosity was lowered only slightly. Severe anaemia further increased coronary blood flow but left ventricular function worsened.
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C Hottenrott, G D Buckberg, J V Maloney. 1975. [Effect of a decrease in viscosity on myocardial blood flow and function in myocardial infarct].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1207285/
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