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Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination in the Rabbit Model

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Alejandro Giraldo¹, Jesús Talavera López², Gavin Brooks³

¹Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading; a.giraldoramirez@reading.ac.uk.

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove

|June 18, 2019

Summary

This study details a standardized echocardiography protocol for rabbit models, crucial for preclinical heart failure research. This cost-effective large animal model offers valuable insights into cardiac function and novel therapy assessment.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Research
Preclinical Animal Models

Background:

Large animal models are essential for translational research due to physiological similarities with humans.
Rabbits offer a cost-effective alternative to other large animal models, with comparable cardiac electrophysiology.
Echocardiography is a vital non-invasive tool for longitudinal cardiac function assessment in preclinical studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a standardized, step-by-step echocardiography protocol for the rabbit model.
To guide researchers in obtaining optimal echocardiographic views and utilizing various imaging modes.
To facilitate reliable preclinical assessment of novel therapies for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Main Methods:

Development of a detailed echocardiography protocol under veterinary cardiology supervision.
Demonstration of standardized examination procedures for acquiring specific echocardiographic views.
Guidance on utilizing different imaging modes available in clinical echocardiography systems.

Main Results:

A comprehensive protocol for performing echocardiography in rabbits was established.
Clear instructions were provided for obtaining standard echocardiographic views and planes.
The protocol ensures consistent and reproducible cardiac function assessment in rabbits.

Conclusions:

The described echocardiography protocol enables standardized cardiac function evaluation in rabbit models.
This methodology supports the preclinical assessment of therapeutic interventions, such as cardiac regeneration.
The rabbit model, with this standardized protocol, is a valuable tool for translational cardiovascular research.