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In utero Measurement of Heart Rate in Mouse by Noninvasive M-mode Echocardiography
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In utero Measurement of Heart Rate in Mouse by Noninvasive M-mode Echocardiography

In utero Measurement of Heart Rate in Mouse by Noninvasive M-mode Echocardiography

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November 22, 2013

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November 22, 2013

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Ultra-high frequency ultrasound is a powerful live imaging tool to examine cardiac abnormalities in small animals. Its noninvasiveness allows maintaining the physiologic state of embryos. Herein, we show the use of M-mode ultrasound to measure the heart rates of embryos at E18.5 in utero.

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