Cardiovascular research
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Cardiovascular research · Feb 1996
Comparative StudyRight and left ventricular geometry and myocyte contractile processes with dilated cardiomyopathy: myocyte growth and beta-adrenergic responsiveness.
Comparison of the effects of supraventricular tachycardia-induced dilated cardiomyopathy on left and right ventricular isolated myocyte geometry and function. ⋯ This study demonstrated differences in left and right ventricular myocyte growth with supraventricular tachycardia-induced dilated cardiomyopathy and this differential growth response was associated with changes in contractile performance. Thus, in this model of cardiomyopathic disease, left and right ventricular growth and changes in contractile performance are not a homogenous process.