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Abstract 4115027: Transcutaneous phototherapy improves left ventricular systolic function

Circulation

Background:The emerging field of cardiac optogenetics uses pulses of light to stimulate optically-sensitive proteins in the heart, influencing cellular physiology with unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution. Potential benefits may include heart rhythm stabilization and relief from congestive heart failure (CHF).

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Medications for Congenital Heart Disease: What Every Parent Should Know

Conquering CHD

Cardiac Glycosides WHAT THEY DO : Cardiac glycosides improve cardiac function in children with CHD. They act by controlling numerous functions of the cardiovascular system, including to help slow down the heartbeat and increase the strength of each contraction.