Abstract
Summary
A method of creating increased myocardial vascularity by means of cardiac irradiation has been investigated. On the basis of mortality figures, there is a significant difference between control and irradiated dogs when acute complete ligation of the anterior descending branch of left coronary artery is performed. Ability to defibrillate radiated dogs successfully with the coronary ligature intact is strikingly evident.†
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