Dopple Echocardiography
Color Doppler image in rat
This is a picture of carotid artery on rat (300g). A plaque, IMT (intima media thickness) and shunt flow can be obtained.
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Flow Doppler image in mouse
Cardiac output (CO) is an important factor to evaluate heart function. CO is easily calculated from Doppler flow in RV outlet or Aorta.
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