Hyperinsulinemia improves ischemic LV function in insulin resistant subjects
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Glucose is a more efficient substrate for ATP production than free fatty acid (FFA). Insulin resistance (IR) results in higher FFA concentrations and impaired myocardial glucose use, potentially worsening ischemia. We hypothesized th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-06-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/27 |