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Cytokine gene expression after myocardial infarction in rat hearts: possible implication in left ventricular remodeling.
Jul 14 1998
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Abstract
A large transmural myocardial infarction may initiate structural and geometric changes in the left ventricle that are commonly referred to as remodeling. Progressive, adverse remodeling of the myocardium may lead to ventricular dilatation and congestive heart failure. Recent studies have highlighted the effects of some cytokines on immune-mediated myocyte injury, postischemic myocardial inflammation, and cardiac function. However, studies of the involvement of cytokines in remodeling of the heart are few.