An “Exercise” in Cardiac Metabolism

Research has demonstrated that the high capacity requirements of the heart are satisfied by a preference for oxidation of fatty acids. However, it is well known that a stressed heart, as in pathological hypertrophy, deviates from its inherent profile and relies heavily on glucose metabolism, primari...

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Main Author: Stephen C. Kolwicz Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2018.00066/full