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Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta in Mice to Determine Aneurysm Dimensions

Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta in Mice to Determine Aneurysm Dimensions

DOI:
10.3791/59013-v

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06:08 min

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March 08, 2019

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, , , , ,
1Saha Cardiovascular Research Center,University of Kentucky, 2Department of Physiology,University of Kentucky

Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:38Mouse Preparation
  • 01:33Thoracic Aorta Imaging
  • 02:25Abdominal Aorta Imaging
  • 03:16Post-scanning Mouse Care and Cleanup
  • 03:46Results: Representative Aortic Measurement
  • 05:47Conclusion

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Ultrasound imaging has become a common modality to determine the luminal dimensions of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice. This protocol describes the procedure to acquire reliable and reproducible two-dimensional ultrasound images of the ascending and abdominal aorta in mice.

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Keywords: Ultrasound ImagingThoracic AortaAbdominal AortaAneurysm DimensionsMiceHigh ResolutionTwo Dimensional MeasurementsDiameterCotton SwabDilatory CreamElectrocardiogramUltrasonic GelColor DopplerFocal DepthLongitudinal Aortic ImageTransverse ProbeInferior Vena CavaPortal VeinPulsatile Flow

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