[PDF][PDF] Causative role of oxyradicals in myocardial stunning: A proven hypothesis: A brief review of the evidence demonstrating a major role of reactive oxygen species …

R Bolli - Basic research in cardiology, 1998 - Citeseer
Basic research in cardiology, 1998Citeseer
In a well-organized and clearly-articulated essay, Shattock (44) provides an accurate
account of the considerable progress made in our understanding of the mechanism of
myocardial stunning. His conclusions are based on a careful review of the literature, and his
speculations are supported by considerable evidence. The purpose of this commentary is (i)
to briefly summarize the current state of the oxyradical hypothesis of myocardial stunning,
and (ii) to rectify the inaccuracies and erroneous representations contained in the …
In a well-organized and clearly-articulated essay, Shattock (44) provides an accurate account of the considerable progress made in our understanding of the mechanism of myocardial stunning. His conclusions are based on a careful review of the literature, and his speculations are supported by considerable evidence. The purpose of this commentary is (i) to briefly summarize the current state of the oxyradical hypothesis of myocardial stunning, and (ii) to rectify the inaccuracies and erroneous representations contained in the accompanying commentary by Opie.
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