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Review
. 1985 Jun;65(3):679-87.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)43643-1.

Potential uses of skeletal muscle for myocardial assistance

J D Mannion, L W Stephenson
Review

Potential uses of skeletal muscle for myocardial assistance

J D Mannion et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1985 Jun.

Abstract

The potential for skeletal muscle to assist in cardiac function is reviewed. Skeletal muscle can be transformed into a fatigue-resistant state through chronic electrical stimulation. Thus it might be an ideal muscle for replacing or augmenting failing heart muscle.

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