Does electrical stimulation of the rat lumbar spine induce reflex action potentials in the nerves to the lower abdomen?
Electrical stimulation of the lumbar disc and facet joint induced reflex discharges in the nerves to the lower abdominal regions. It was postulated that the reflex discharges are related to muscle contraction resulting in referred pain in the loin and groin.
Pinacidil ameliorated myocardial stunning associated with traditional hyperkalemic cardioplegia without causing significant differences in cellular metabolism.