Evaluating the Mitigation Effect of Spirulina Against Radiation-Induced Heart Injury.

Background: During a radiological or nuclear disaster, exposure to a high dose of ionizing radiation usually results in cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, attack, and ischemia.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the mitigation effects of Spirulina in comparison to Metformin's.

Methods: 25 male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to five groups (5 rats in each): for the control group, rats did not receive any intervention.