An easy and quick implantation procedure for the measurement of myocardial wall thickness using sonomicrometry

Ultrasonic techniques for the measurement of ventricular dimensions are widely used in acute and chronic experiments. Implantation of ultrasonic crystals is associated with reversible and irreversible myocardial damage which might limit the interpretation of the obtained results, in particular durin...

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Published in:Basic research in cardiology 1987-07, Vol.82 (4), p.411-414
Main Authors: SCHIPKE, J, HEUSCH, G, SCHULZ, R, THÄMER, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular system
Dogs
Investigative techniques of hemodynamics
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Myocardium - analysis
Prostheses and Implants
Ultrasonics
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Summary:Ultrasonic techniques for the measurement of ventricular dimensions are widely used in acute and chronic experiments. Implantation of ultrasonic crystals is associated with reversible and irreversible myocardial damage which might limit the interpretation of the obtained results, in particular during acute experiments. We therefore developed a sonomicrometric device which can be easily and quickly implanted, and thus reduces the reversible myocardial damage induced by prolonged surgical implantation.
ISSN:0300-8428
1435-1803
DOI:10.1007/BF01907029