Effects and mechanism of action of aminophylline on cardiac function and regional blood flow distribution in conscious dogs.

D Rutherford, J; F Vatner, S; Braunwald, E

doi:10.1161/01.cir.63.2.378

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Effects and mechanism of action of aminophylline on cardiac function and regional blood flow distribution in conscious dogs.

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Authors:

J D Rutherford

S F Vatner

E Braunwald

Abstract

The effects of aminophylline, 1 mg/kg/min infused intravenously for 10 minutes, were examined on left ventricular (LV) diameter, pressure, an indexes of myocardial contractility, as well as systemic, coronary and regional hemodynamics in conscious dogs. Aminophylline increased mean arterial pressure...

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