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Induction of Ischemic Stroke and Ischemia-reperfusion in Mice Using the Middle Artery Occlusion Technique and Visualization of Infarct Area
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Induction of Ischemic Stroke and Ischemia-reperfusion in Mice Using the Middle Artery Occlusion Technique and Visualization of Infarct Area
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February 02, 2017

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  • 00:05Title
  • 00:37Dissection of the Common Carotid Artery and Internal/External Branching
  • 02:53Preparation of the CCA for the MCAO Suture Insertion
  • 03:51Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion
  • 05:59Reperfusion
  • 07:07Results: Characteristics of Brain Tissue Following Ischemia-Reperfusion
  • 08:38Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

We describe a mouse model of stroke induced by the occlusion of the middle cerebral artery using a silicone coated suture. The protocol can be applied to induce permanent occlusion or a temporary ischemia, followed by reperfusion.

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