Effect of levosimendan therapy on myocardial infarct size and left ventricular function after acute coronary occlusion - UTU Research Portal

A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Effect of levosimendan therapy on myocardial infarct size and left ventricular function after acute coronary occlusion

Authors: Tarkia M, Stark C, Haavisto M, Kentala R, Vahasilta T, Savunen T, Strandberg M, Saunavaara V, Tolvanen T, Teras M, Pietila M, Nyman L, Duvall E, Saukko P, Levijoki J, Roivainen A, Saraste A, Knuuti J

Publisher: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Publication year: 2016

Journal: Heart

Journal name in source: HEART

Journal acronym: HEART

Volume: 102

Issue: 6

First page : 465

Last page: 471

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 1355-6037

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2015-308137(external)

Abstract

Conclusions Eight weeks of levosimendan therapy after recent LAD occlusion decreases the size of MI and leads to better preservation of LV function as well as reduced LV remodelling.