(1) Laboratory of Brain Evolution and Behavior, National Institute of Mental Health, 20014 Bethesda, Maryland, USA;(2) Comparative Pathology Section, Veterinary Resources Branch, National Institute Health, 20014 Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Abstract:
This report describes a case of premature ventricular contractions and electrocardiographic signs of myocardial infarction which developed following stimulation of the left vagus nerve in an awake squirrel monkey. Post mortem examination revealed myocardial myocytolysis.