Myocardial ischemia was induced by injecting self-embolus into the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery in qualified miniature swine. Diltiazem (5 mg·kg −1 ·d −1) was orally administered to ...

Myocardial ischemia, a disorder associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, is one of the most extensively studied topics in modern cardiovascular research. The condition is characterized ...