Table 1.
Weights and ischemic contracture
| Body weight (g) | Heart weight wet (g) | Heart weight dry (mg) | Maximal ischemic contracture (mmHg) | Time of maximal. ischemic contracture (min) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 310 ± 25 | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 171 ± 17 | 36 ± 3 | 14 ± 1 |
| IPC | 315 ± 23 | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 175 ± 18 | 20 ± 2* | 27 ± 1* |
| IPC + Pax | 315 ± 24 | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 181 ± 17 | 39 ± 3 | 15 ± 3 |
| MPC | 309 ± 26 | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 180 ± 20 | 20 ± 2* | 27 ± 1* |
| MPC + Pax | 313 ± 27 | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 185 ± 19 | 39 ± 3 | 13 ± 2 |
| Pax | 312 ± 25 | 1.6 ± 0.2 | 184 ± 19 | 36 ± 3 | 15 ± 1 |
Data are mean ± SD
IPC = ischemic preconditioning; MPC = morphine preconditioning; Pax = paxilline; * P < 0.05 vs Control