Effects of the AT1 Receptor Blocker Candesartan on Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion in Isolated Rat Hearts

Songur C. M., Songur M. O., Kocabeyoglu S. S., Basgut B.

HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.17, no.5, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.2014400
  • Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: We sought to investigate the effects of the angiotension II receptor blocker candesartan on ischemia-reperfusion injury using a cardioplegia arrested isolated rat heart model.