| Literature DB >> 25937044 |
Jason D Meyers1, Patrick Y Jay2, Stacey Rentschler3.
Abstract
Diseases of the cardiac conduction system can be debilitating and deadly. Electronic pacemakers are incredibly effective in the treatment of sinus and AV node dysfunction, yet there remain important limitations and complications. These issues have driven interest in the development of a biological pacemaker. Here, we review experimental progress in animal models and discuss future directions, with a focus on reprogramming endogenous cells in the heart to treat defects of rhythm and conduction.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25937044 PMCID: PMC4591112 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2015.03.015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Cardiovasc Med ISSN: 1050-1738 Impact factor: 6.677