Isolated aorta setup for hemodynamic studies

• Published in: Annals of biomedical engineering Vol. 18; no. 5; p. 491
• Main Authors: Sipkema, P, Latham, R D, Westerhof, N, Rubal, B J, Slife, D M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.1990
• Subjects: Animals; Aorta - physiology; Compliance; Hemodynamics - physiology; In Vitro Techniques; Models, Cardiovascular; Papio

A setup consisting of a high-performance hydraulic pump connected to the ascending part of an isolated aorta, including all major distal branches, each loaded with calibrated artificial resistors, was developed. The system was used to study total aortic compliance of the baboon as a function of mean...