ISSN:
1432-2013
Keywords:
Catheter
;
Cardiac Output
;
Microspheres
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A technique for chronic left atrial catheterisation in the rabbit is described and its advantages over other methods of access to the systemic circulation are discussed, particularly in relation to studies of cardiac output measurement and distribution. Evidence is presented which suggests that this procedure does not cause endocarditis and is followed by normal body growth and a rapid return to haemodynamic normality. Endothelialisation of the catheter within the atrium eliminates the risk of embolisation during implantation for several months. The uses of such a catheter in other areas of physiology are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00592043
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