Cell cycle control in the terminally differentiated myocyte. A platform for myocardial repair?

Journal Article (Review)

Currently available pharmaceuticals exert beneficial effects on morbidity and mortality in heart failure. Only cardiac transplantation, however, provides a definitive solution to the irreversible loss of cardiomyocytes in the failing heart. The limited availability of donor hearts leaves the vast majority of afflicted patients in need. The need for innovative approaches to improve care for these patients is apparent.

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Duke Authors

Williams, Robert Sanders

Cited Authors

Williams, RS

Published Date

November 1998

Published In

Cardiology Clinics

Volume / Issue

16 / 4

Start / End Page

739 - x

PubMed ID

9891601

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0733-8651

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Conference Location

Netherlands