The Frank-Starling mechanism remains intact in end-stage human heart failure despite significant alterations in diastolic myocardial distensibility.
The Frank-Starling mechanism is maintained in end-stage failing human hearts, whereas significant alterations of diastolic myocardial distensibility are evident in chronic heart failure.
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