Does body temperature circadian rhythm variability correspond to left ventricular systolic dysfunction in decompensated cardiomyopathic hamsters?
In decompensated cardiomyopathic hamsters, a decline in BTCR amplitude was associated with progression of heart failure and cardiac decompensation. Variation in BTCR warrants further investigation because of its potential implications for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disorders.
These initial results suggest that this novel implant may prove to be a suitable nucleus pulposus substitute.