Stellate Ganglion Block Is Beneficial During Induced Acute Myocardial Ischemia in Rats: Can Experimental Data Encourage Human Use (Again)?

Reg Anesth Pain Med

Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department Retired, S Pietro FBF Hospital Rome, Italy UOD Pain Unit S. Caterina della Rosa Rome, Italy.

Published: April 2018

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