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[Endothelin--an important factor in coronary heart disease]

G Christensen1

  • 1Institutt for eksperimentell medisinsk forskning og Forskningsforum, Universitetet i Oslo, Ullevål sykehus.

Summary

Endothelin, a potent vasoconstrictor produced by heart cells, contributes to vasospasm and poor prognosis after heart attacks. Blocking endothelin receptors shows promise for reducing heart attack damage.

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