Ca2+ sparks and waves occur in intact cardiac trabeculae under physiological conditions, supporting the local control theory of excitation-contraction coupling previously derived only from isolated myocytes.
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Leaves open clinical translation of Ca2+ dynamics; extends local control theory to intact trabeculae.
Wier et al. (1997) studied this question.
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