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The effect of CPT-1 inhibition on myocardial function and resistance to ischemia/reperfusion injury in a rodent model of the metabolic syndrome

Maarman, Gerald Jerome (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Obesity is associated with dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and glucose intolerance and together these components characterise the metabolic syndrome (Dandona et al. 2005). In the state of ...
A study of the early changes in hearts from diet-induced obese rats that may lead to cardiac dysfunction

Bezuidenhout, Nicole Joy (Stellenbosch : University of StellenboschStellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Obesity and its associated complications such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are escalating worldwide. Cardiovascular mortality and the occurrence of heart failure following a ...