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Summary
Concentrations of calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride and water have been determined following complete cardiac arrest and after cardiac resuscitation in isolated rabbit hearts. Following 2 hours of arrest both calcium and potassium were decreased significantly whereas water and sodium levels were not altered. After resuscitation following 2 hours of arrest additional potassium was lost; calcium, sodium and water content were increased significantly above control values.
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