The study demonstrates a transmural gradient of systolic coronary blood flow in the canine heart, indicating that intramyocardial pressure limits flow via a vascular sluice mechanism.
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Indicates intramyocardial pressure restricts inner LV perfusion in dogs; leaves open translation to human ischemia risk and flow regulation.
Downey et al. (1974) studied this question.