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Quantification of Global Diastolic Function by Kinematic Modeling-based Analysis of Transmitral Flow via the Parametrized Diastolic Filling Formalism
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2014
Accurate, causality-based quantification of global diastolic function has been achieved by kinematic modeling-based analysis of transmitral flow via the Parametrized Diastolic Filling (PDF) formalism. PDF generates unique stiffness, relaxation, and load parameters and elucidates 'new' physiology while providing sensitive and specific indexes of dysfunction.
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Synthesis and Microdiffraction at Extreme Pressures and Temperatures
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2013
The laser heated diamond anvil cell combined with synchrotron micro-diffraction techniques allows researchers to explore the nature and properties of new phases of matter at extreme pressure and temperature (PT) conditions. Heterogeneous samples can be characterized in situ under high pressure by 2D mapping and combined powder, single-crystal and multigrain diffraction approaches.
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Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques
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2023
Source: Hamna J. Qureshi and Craig J. Goergen, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Here we will highlight the key similarities and differences of noninvasive blood pressure measurement techniques between humans and rodents and examine the engineering principles that govern blood pressure. The principles that govern current cuff technology to acquire systolic and diastolic pressures will also be discussed. Commercially available cuffs that connect...
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Measuring Blood Pressure in Mice using Volume Pressure Recording, a Tail-cuff Method
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2009
The CODA 8-Channel High Throughput Non-Invasive Blood Pressure system measures the blood pressure in up to 8 mice or rats simultaneously. This tail-cuff system uses Volume Pressure Recording (VPR) to measure the blood pressure by determining the tail blood volume.
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Echocardiographic Measurement of Right Ventricular Diastolic Parameters in Mouse
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2019
Here we describe and compare two positions for obtaining the apical four-chamber view in mice. These positions enable the quantification of the right ventricular function, provide comparable results, and can be used interchangeably.
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Elastic arteries store energy as they expand during ventricular ejection and release it as they recoil during relaxation. This recoil helps sustain blood flow through the circulation between contractions, so reduced elastic support can alter the pressure maintained during that interval. Examining this relationship helps connect vessel properties with cardiovascular function and the workload experienced by tissues.
Small-vessel diameter affects vascular resistance, which is the opposition blood encounters as it moves through the circulation. Narrower or wider vessels therefore change how readily blood flows after ventricular ejection and influence the pressure maintained between contractions. This mechanism makes diastolic pressure useful for studying vascular function and interpreting changes associated with hypertension or hypotension.
The rate at which blood continues through the circulation after ventricular ejection contributes to the pressure present during cardiac relaxation. Its effect operates together with arterial recoil and small-vessel diameter rather than independently. Considering these factors together provides a biological explanation for why diastolic pressure can reflect both the movement of blood and resistance within the vascular system.
Because diastolic pressure is influenced by the diameter of small vessels and the continuing flow of blood, changes in the reading can signal altered resistance within the circulation. Interpreting those changes alongside cardiovascular function helps distinguish patterns relevant to hypertension or hypotension. The measure therefore offers information about how effectively vessels regulate pressure between heart contractions.
The lower number supplies the diastolic component of a blood pressure reading and helps evaluate pressure maintained while the heart is relaxed. It can contribute to assessment of hypertension, hypotension, and cardiovascular function, while also indicating the workload placed on organs and tissues. Repeated attention to this value supports monitoring rather than relying on a single observation.
Monitoring diastolic pressure supports several uses, including cardiovascular research, disease evaluation, and decisions related to treatment and prevention. Its value comes from linking a measurable reading with arterial recoil, small-vessel resistance, and post-ejection blood flow. Researchers and clinicians can therefore use changes in the measure to investigate circulation and assess conditions affecting cardiovascular performance.