Research Article

Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Prevents Cardiovascular Dysfunction in STZ-Diabetic Wistar-Kyoto Rats

Table 3

Left ventricular pump function and electrophysiological parameters following THC administration to control and diabetic rats.

ParameterWKYWKY + THCSTZSTZ + THC

Action potential duration at 20% of repolarisation (msec)
Action potential duration at 50% of repolarisation (msec)
Action potential duration at 90% of repolarisation (msec)
Resting membrane potential (mV)
Force of contraction (mN)
Diastolic stiffness
(mmHg sec−1)
(mmHg sec−1)

All data are presented as mean ± standard error of the mean; versus WKY and versus STZ.