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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
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
Chapitres
- 00:04Introduction
- 01:29Induction of Myocardial Ischemia
- 03:41Echocardiography Measurements and Organ Harvesting
- 05:03Ex Vivo Hemodynamic Measurements via a Working Heart System
- 06:15Results: Effects of Remote Ischemic Conditioning
- 07:17Conclusion
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.
