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Research Article

Effect of ginsenoside Rh1 on myocardial injury and heart function in isoproterenol-induced cardiotoxicity in rats

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Pages 584-591 | Received 31 Mar 2012, Accepted 11 Jun 2012, Published online: 18 Jul 2012

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