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Analysis of Cardiac Contractile Dysfunction and Ca2+ Transients in Rodent Myocytes
Analysis of Cardiac Contractile Dysfunction and Ca<sup>2+</sup> Transients in Rodent Myocytes
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Analysis of Cardiac Contractile Dysfunction and Ca2+ Transients in Rodent Myocytes

Analysis of Cardiac Contractile Dysfunction and Ca2+ Transients in Rodent Myocytes

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May 25, 2022

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07:32 min
May 25, 2022

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A set of protocols are presented that describe the measurement of contractile function via sarcomere length detection along with calcium (Ca2+) transient measurement in isolated rat myocytes. The application of this approach for studies in animal models of heart failure is also included.

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