Journal article
Decreased postoperative myocardial fatty acid oxidation
Abstract
Myocardial substrate preferences following cardioplegic arrest for coronary bypass surgery have not been established. Fatty acids are believed to be the major fuel source for aerobic metabolism. Following cardioplegic arrest arterial fatty acid levels are elevated and myocardial fatty acid accumulation without oxidation may contribute to reperfusion injury. Perioperative fatty acid metabolism was evaluated in 18 patients undergoing elective …
Authors
Teoh KH; Mickle DAG; Weisel RD; Fremes SE; Christakis GT; Romaschin AD; Harding RS; Madonik MM; Ivanov J
Journal
Journal of Surgical Research, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 36–44
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1 1988
DOI
10.1016/0022-4804(88)90120-5
ISSN
0022-4804