Ascending Aortic Banding and Left Ventricle/Aorta Catheterization in Swine for Pressure Measurements and Hemodynamic Monitoring

After performing arterial cannulation in an anesthetized pig, using the cardiac ultrasound transducer, locate the position of the ascending aorta. Then mark the incision site and disinfect the chest of the animal. Using a scalpel, make a two to th