Publications by authors named "Aleksander Mrochek"
Aims: Although the nature of the humoral factor which mediates cardioprotection established by remote ischaemic conditioning (RIc) remains unknown, parasympathetic (vagal) mechanisms appear to play a critical role. As the production and release of many gut hormones is modulated by the vagus nerve, here we tested the hypothesis that RIc cardioprotection is mediated by the actions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
Methods And Results: A rat model of myocardial infarction (coronary artery occlusion followed by reperfusion) was used.