Overview

Role of Nitric Oxide in the Impact of Aging on Myocardial Remodeling

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine, with Positron Emission Tomography (PET), the role of nitric oxide in the age-associated effect on fatty acid and glucose delivery on myocardial substrate metabolism.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborator:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Treatments:
NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester
Nitric Oxide
Oxymetazoline
Phenylephrine