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Ischaemia in the Heart Due to Atherosclerotic Mechanisms, Flow Anomalies and Vascular Spasm

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This paper addresses ischaemia in the heart due to atherosclerotic mechanisms that can be related back to endothelial injury. Furthermore, endothelial injury is examined from a fluid dynamic point of view.

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    Daniel J. Schneck & Roy B. Davis

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Schneck, D.J., Davis, R.B. (1983). Ischaemia in the Heart Due to Atherosclerotic Mechanisms, Flow Anomalies and Vascular Spasm. In: Dintenfass, L., Julian, D.G., Seaman, G.V.F. (eds) Heart Perfusion, Energetics, and Ischemia. NATO Advanced Science Institutes Series, vol 62. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0393-1_11

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