The Effect of Statins and Other Cardiovascular Medication on Ischemia-Reperfusion Damage in a Human DIEP Flap Model: Theoretical and Epidemiological Considerations

The Effect of Statins and Other Cardiovascular Medication on Ischemia-Reperfusion Damage in a Human DIEP Flap Model: Theoretical and Epidemiological Considerations

Background. Statins and other cardiovascular medication possess antioxidant capacity. It was examined whether chronic use of these medications protects from the development of ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) related complications after DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Free Flap) surgery. This pa...

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Main Authors: M. G. W. van den Heuvel, A. Bast, A. W. Ambergen, R. R. W. J. van der Hulst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Transplantation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/504081
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