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Semi-Minimal Invasive Method to Induce Myocardial Infarction in Rats and the Assessment of Cardiac Function by an Isolated Working Heart System
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1Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research,Medical University of Vienna, 2Concept & Ideation, Electrical Sector/EMEA/Power Distribution Division,Eaton Industries (Austria) GmbH, 3Vetfarm and Clinical Unit for Herd Health Management in Ruminants, Clinic for Ruminants,Vetmeduni Vienna
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This article presents an efficient method to perform myocardial ischemia and subsequent chronic reperfusion in rats using a minimally invasive approach. In addition, left ventricular hemodynamic function of rats is assessed by echocardiography and isolated working heart methods.
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Pilz, P. M., Lang, M., Hamza, O., Szabo, P. L., Inci, M., Kramer, A. M., Koch, M., Huber, J., Podesser, B. K., Kiss, A. Semi-Minimal Invasive Method to Induce Myocardial Infarction in Rats and the Assessment of Cardiac Function by an Isolated Working Heart System. J. Vis. Exp. (160), e61033, doi:10.3791/61033 (2020).
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