Evaluation of right heart function in a rat model using modified echocardiographic views.

Evaluation of right heart function in a rat model using modified echocardiographic views.

Echocardiography plays a major role in assessing cardiac function in animal models. We investigated use of a modified parasternal mid right-ventricular (MRV) and right ventricle (RV) outflow (RVOT) view, in assessing RV size and function, and the suitability of advanced 2D-strain analysis. 15 WKY ra...

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Main Authors: Ivan Bernardo, James Wong, Mary E Wlodek, Ross Vlahos, Paul Soeding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5663497?pdf=render

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