Cardiopulmonary bypass and organ transplant using a potassium channel activator
US5643921A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention novel methods for cardiopulmonary bypass and organ transplant, each employing a potassium channel activator, are disclosed. The use of a potassium channel activator has been found to reduce the damage or ischemia induced by the bypass and transplant procedures.
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