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A systematic methodology for epicardial and epiaortic echocardiography in swine research models.
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- Transthoracic echocardiography in healthy Diannan small-ear pigs.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025Article
- Echocardiographic assessment of a novel blood-guiding accessory for left ventricular assist devices in swine.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2025Article
- Standardized subxiphoid echocardiography in swine: procedural guide and reference values.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Article
- In Vivo Testing of a Second-Generation Prototype Accessory for Single Transapical Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Pigs as Models to Test Cardiovascular Devices.Biomedicines · 2024Article
- A systematic methodology for epicardial and epiaortic echocardiography in swine research models.Health science reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Perioperative echocardiography is of paramount importance during cardiac surgery. Nonetheless, in the experimental large-animal setting, it might be challenging obtaining optimal imaging when using conventional imaging acquisition techniques, such as transthoracic and transesophageal screenings. Open-chest surgery allows epicardial echocardiographic assessment with direct contact between probe and heart, thus providing superior quality. Standard protocols regarding the use of epicardial ultrasound in swine for research purposes are lacking. Methods: Epicardial echocardiography was performed in 10 female German Landrace pigs undergoing cardiac surgery. A structured and comprehensive protocol for epicardial echocardiography was elaborated including apical, ventricular long and short axis, as well as epiaortic planes. All experiments were approved by the local board for animal welfare and conducted in accordance with the German animal protection law (TierSchG) and the ARRIVE guidelines. Conclusions: Systematic protocols using epicardial echocardiography may serve as an additional tool to assess cardiac dimensions and function in experimental scenarios with swine models.
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