Abstract Background Nicorandil, an adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channel agonist and nitric oxide donor, is a coronary vasodilator used to treat ischemia-induced chest pain, but it's potential cardioprotective benefits during open..
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Abstract Background (NO) is an important signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system with protective properties in ischaemia–reperfusion injury. Inorganic nitrate, an oxidation product of endogenous NO production and a constituent..
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Abstract We describe our experience of 30 consecutive children supported with ECMO and receiving 20 ppm of nitric oxide in the oxygenator of the ECMO circuit. Administration of nitric oxide..
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Abstract Ischaemic preconditioning is one of several different techniques that have been proposed to render the heart more resistant to ischaemia/reperfusion injuries. A significant reduction of troponin release is ‘proof..
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