title: The calcium paradox: a reaffirmation.
abstract: Perfusion of isolated rat hearts with a Ca-2+-containing medium, after a Ca2+-free perfusion period, results in an irreversible loss of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart, as well as a large release of intracellular components such as lactate dehydrogenase. These phenomena can be evoked, when hearts are perfused at a constant perfusion pressure or at a constant flow rate. Evidence is provided that recovery of the mechanical activity of the heart is not a requisite for lactate dehydrogenase release.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000187:drug effects; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006321:Heart / Q000187:drug effects*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D009206:Myocardium / Q000201:enzymology; D010477:Perfusion; D011312:Pressure; D051381:Rats; D012107:Research Design
chemical_list: D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase; D002118:Calcium