이 작품은 OU 일반 기금 G110 및 생물 의학 연구 및 OSU-HRS 기금 013,000의 우수 연구 기금의 교부금에 의해 지원된다. 저자는이 원고를 준비하는 그녀의 도움 로렌 첸에게 감사의 말씀을 전합니다.

동물을 대상으로 한 모든 절차를 승인하고 오하이오 주립 대학 기관 동물 관리 및 사용위원회 (IACUC) 규정 및 지침에 따라 규정 준수에 완료되었다. 1. 마우스 마취 <ol><li> 수술 수건에 싸서 가열 된 등온 패드 청소 절차 테이블을 설정합니다. 가열 패드가 동물에 잠재적 인 스트레스를 줄이고 동물의 코어 온도를 안정시키기 위해 30 ° C와 34 ° C 사이에서 유지되어야한다. </li><li> 다음의 파라미터로 마취 유도 챔버에 놓고 마우스 : 산소 유량은 1.5 L / 분으로 3.5 %로 설정하고 이소 플루 란 기화기로 설정. 완전한 진정 작용은 1 ~ 2 분 이내에 자리를 대신한다. 유도 챔버를 사용할 수없는 경우, 벨자은 이소 플루 란과 직접 동물의 접촉을 피하기 위해 하부에 위치하는 와이어 메쉬로 사용될 수있다. </li><li> 즉시 유도 챔버에서 마우스를 제거하려면 한 번완전히 (마우스가 자발적인 운동 기능을 잃을 때 달성) 마취. 마취의 유지 보수를 위해 동물에 코 콘을 적용합니다. 산소 유량은 약 0.5 L / 분으로 감소되어야하고 이소 플루 란 기화기는 1.5-2.5 %의 범위로 설정되어야한다. <ol><li> 눈의 건조 8을 줄이기 위해 직접 각막에 안과 연고의 작은 금액을 적용합니다. 또한, 마취시, 마우스가 페달 철수 반사의 부재를 유지해야한다, 점막은 핑크 색상을 유지해야하며, 호흡이 안정 나타납니다. </li></ol></li></ol> 2. 진단 초음파 이미징 절차 준비 <ol><li> 수술 용 테이프와 같은 이동식 접착제로 가열 된 프로 시저 테이블에 마우스의 각 다리를 억제합니다. </li><li> 전기 면도기를 사용하여 흉강까지 복부 절반 방법 사이의 복부 신체 표면에 머리를 제거합니다. 또 다시 제모 크림을 적용합니다면도칼로 절단되지 않은 나머지 머리를 이동합니다. 2 ~ 3 분 후 젖은 거즈 패드로 크림을 닦아냅니다. </li><li> 물에 적신 거즈 패드를 사용하여 여분의 머리를 제거하고 70 % 알코올이나 방부제 동등한 면도 영역을 청소합니다. 초음파 프로브는 조리개 기능을 시각화하는이 영역에 적용한다. 국소 진통제로 인해 머리 제거에 약간의 피부 자극을 경험하는 동물에 제공 될 수있다. </li></ol> 3. 진단 초음파 이미징 프로토콜 <ol><li> 초음파 장치의 전원을 켜고 최적의 해상도를 얻을 수 비율에 의해 장치의 출력 전력을 필요한 경우 조정합니다. </li><li> 마우스 횡경막 수축의 적절한 시각화 수 있습니다 B (밝기) 모드, M (모션) 모드, 또는 두 가지 모두 이미징 전에, 하나에 초음파 기계를 설정합니다. </li><li> 마우스의 상단 복부에 초음파 젤의 작은 금액을 적용하고 흉강쪽으로 젤 마사지. </li><li> 초를 배치마음으로이 지역 상향 각도로의 변환기를 소리. 화상의 최적 해상도가 달성 될 때까지 탐침을 조정한다. 참고 :이 프로토콜에 대한, 마이크로 볼록한 배열 또는 선형 위상 배열 변환기 인해 작은 풋 프린트와 우수한 축 해상도 (9)에 사용하기에 이상적인 프로브입니다; 주파수 대역폭에 걸쳐 조정되어야하고 이러한 실험 6.5-12 MHz의 범위가 이용 될 수있다 필요로한다. </li><li> 일시적으로 다이어프램 이미지를 저장하고 선택 수축을 볼 수 정지 버튼을 누릅니다. </li><li> 횡격막 소풍뿐만 아니라, 호흡 속도의 이상 측정 할 수있는 영화 반복으로 기록을 저장합니다. 참고 : 이미지의 프레임이 미래 분석 9의 컴퓨터 메모리 나 외장 하드 드라이브에 저장할 수 있습니다. <ol><li> 정확하게 초음파 소프트웨어의 일부인 전자 캘리퍼스를 사용하여 수축 이완로부터 다이어프램의 움직임의 깊이를 측정한다. </li><li> 변환시네 루프 MPEG 파일에 파일과 기록 기간 횡격막 수축의 수를 카운트하여 호흡 속도를 결정한다. 대안 적으로, 분 (호흡률) 당 수축의 수가 M-모드 영상으로부터 계산 될 수있다. </li></ol></li></ol> 4. 포스트 마취 동물 복구 <ol><li> 마우스가 완전히 1 시간 안에 마취에서 회복해야합니다. 이 흉골 드러 누움을 유지하기 위해 충분한 의식을 회복 할 때까지 무인 동물을 방치하지 마십시오. </li></ol>

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저자는 더 경쟁 재정적 이익이 없다는 것을 선언합니다.

현재 실험 프로토콜은 비 침습적 생체 내 접근법을 통해 마우스 모델에서 다이어프램 액티비티 특정 진단 초음파 이미징 기술을 개발한다. 마취 장치 설정은 개별 쥐가 마취에 다르게 반응 할 수 있기 때문에 약간 각 동물에 대해 조정할 수있다 근사 값입니다. 부적당 마취 투여를 방지하기 위해, 정기적으로 심박수, 호흡 수, 체온 등 마우스의 생체 신호를 모니터링하는 것이 중요하다. 면?...

최근에는 초음파 영상 진단 기법은 신 혈관성 고혈압 및 췌장암 1,2의 마우스 모델에 적용되어왔다. 그러나, 이러한 기술이 널리 설치류 호흡기 근육의 기능 분석에 사용되지 않았다. 따라서, 우리는 생쥐의 다이어프램 이동성의 생체 종 평가를위한 유용한 도구로 진단 초음파 영상 방법을 개발했습니다. 진단 초음파 영상에 대한 몇 가지 장점이 있습니다. 예를 들어, 비 침습적 안전 장치, 휴대용, 및 상대적으로 낮은 비용으로 3에서 실시간 측정을 허용한다. 특히, 특정 저주파 초음파 장치는 공기 폐색 심한 기류 제한 4 가벼운 만성 폐쇄성 폐 질환 (COPD)의 임상 적 특징을 검출 할 수 있었다. 따라서, 진단 초음파 영상은 실시간 모니터링을 위해 쉽게 접근 할 수있는 재생 가능한 검사 방법으로 역할을 할 수있다<html> 호흡기 질환. 진단 초음파 영상 기술은 자주 큰 동물이나 인체에 적용됩니다. 그러나, 소규모의 주제에 초음파를 수행하는 문제에 대한 가능성이 마우스 모델에서 초음파 이미징 연구, 제한된 수의가 있었다. 현재 프로토콜은 마우스에 조임 기능을 측정하기위한 새로운 절차를 설명. 조임 기능에 여러 가지 설치류 연구가되었지만 또한, 결과의 대부분은 안락사 동물 5-7에서 직접 근육 스트립을 분리하여 생성 하였다. 대조적으로, 조임 작업을 분석하는 생체 내 진단 초음파 촬상 방법을 사용하여 동물의 수는 실험에 희생 줄일 것이다. 또한, 다이아 프램의 수축력을 강화에 초점을 맞춘 장기 치료가 정확하게 동물을 희생하지 않고 설치류 모델에서 초음파를 통해 평가 될 수있다. ntent는 &quot;&gt; 본 연구실에서는 구상뿐만 아니라, 생체 내에서 조임 기능의 이해에 도움이 동물 침습적 방법을 피하고, 치료제의 개발 제품 초음파 기계를 사용하여 마우스 조임 활성을 분석하기위한 효과적인 방법을 개발했다 호흡 부전에 대한 치료.

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			<td height="127" style="height:127px;width:147px;">Veterinary digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system</td>
			<td style="width:111px;">Edan</td>
			<td style="width:151px;">DUS 3 VET</td>
			<td style="width:196px;">Ultrasound parameters include: frequency of 6.5 MHz, Depth of 29 mm. Note: An equivalent ultrasound machine may be used for this protocol</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">Micro-convex array transducer</td>
			<td>Edan</td>
			<td>C611</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">GE Logiq i hand-carried unit (HCU)&#160;</td>
			<td>GE Healthcare</td>
			<td style="width:151px;">GE Logiq i hand-carried unit (HCU)&#160;</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">GE 12 MHz linear array probe</td>
			<td>GE Healthcare</td>
			<td style="width:151px;">12L-RS</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="171" style="height:171px;width:147px;">Veterinary anesthetic vaporizer</td>
			<td style="width:111px;">Webster Veterinary</td>
			<td>Serial #: W422021</td>
			<td style="width:196px;">Isoflurane was exclusively used with this vaporizer (or equivalent). A custom made induction chamber for anesthesia was assembled for initial anesthesia. Maintenance anesthesia was performed using a nose cone</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">Isothesia (Isoflurane, USP)</td>
			<td>Butler Schein</td>
			<td>29405 250ML PVL</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="57" style="height:57px;width:147px;">Enviro-pure anesthesia absorbing canister</td>
			<td style="width:111px;">Surgivet Smiths Medical PM, Inc.</td>
			<td>Part #: 32373B10</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">Ultrasound transmission gel</td>
			<td>HM Sonic</td>
			<td>N/A</td>
			<td>Or equivalent&#160;</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">Puralube vet ointment</td>
			<td>Puralube&#160;</td>
			<td>NDC 17033-211-38</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="38" style="height:38px;width:147px;">Deltaphase isothermal pad</td>
			<td style="width:111px;">Braintree Scientific Inc.</td>
			<td>39DP</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="20" style="height:20px;">Hair remover</td>
			<td>Nair</td>
			<td>N/A</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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			<td height="20" style="height:20px;">Electric razor</td>
			<td>Remington</td>
			<td>HC-5015</td>
			<td>Or equivalent</td>
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diagnostic ultrasound imaging of mouse diaphragm function

설치류 호흡 골격근의 기능 분석, 특히 다이어프램은 일반적 침습 수술 절차를 이용하여 근육의 스트립을 분리하여 수행된다. 이 체외 조임 활동 평가하는 효율적인 방법이지만, 비 생존 수술을 포함한다. 생체 절차와 같은 비 침습적 초음파 영상의 응용 프로그램은 희생 동물의 수를 줄일뿐만 아니라 이후 유익 아니라 살아있는 마우스에서 질병의 진행을 모니터링하기에 적합하다. 따라서, 우리의 초음파 촬상 방법은 가능성 다양한 호흡기 질환에 의해 유도 근육 손상을 완화 신규 치료법의 개발에 도움이있다. 특히, 폐색 성 폐 질환의 임상 진단에서, 초음파 영상은 격막의 근육 피로의 조기 개시를 검출하기 위해 다른 표준 시험과 함께 사용될 수있는 잠재력을 갖는다. 현재 프로토콜에서, 우리는 정확하게 다이어프램 contracti을 평가하는 방법에 대해 설명합니다진단 초음파 이미징 기술을 사용하여 마우스 모델에서의 lity.

마우스 다이어프램의 일반적인 초음파 영상은 그림 1A에 표시됩니다. 마우스 조리개 최대 수직 변위를 기록했다. 이 거리를 정확하게 초음파 소프트웨어. 표 1 디스플레이 세 가지 다른 생쥐에서 횡격막 수축이 거리 측정의 일부인 전자 캘리퍼스를 사용하여 수축 이완에서 다이어프램의 움직임의 깊이를 측정하여 계산 하였다. MPEG 파일로 시네 루프 파일을 변환 한 후, 호...

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Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Diaphragm Function

진단 초음파 영상은 사람과 동물을 대상으로 각종 호흡기 질환을 진단하는 데 효과적 일 수있다. 우리는 구체적으로 마우스 모델에서 다이아 프램 역학을 분석하는 박사 ZUO의 실험실에 의해 이용 포괄적 인 초음파 프로토콜을 보여줍니다. 이것은 또한 마우스 호흡기 근육의 기능에 대한 정량적 인 정보를 제공 할 수있는 비 침습적 연구 기법이다.

마우스 다이어프램 기능의 진단 초음파 이미징

Function analysis of rodent respiratory skeletal muscles, particularly the diaphragm, is commonly performed by isolating muscle strips using invasive ...

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15.9K 조회수.  The Ohio State University College of Medicine.  진단 초음파 영상은 사람과 동물을 대상으로 각종 호흡기 질환을 진단하는 데 효과적 일 수있다. 우리는 구체적으로 마우스 모델에서 다이아 프램 역학을 분석하는 박사 ZUO의 실험실에 의해 이용 포괄적 인 초음파 프로토콜을 보여줍니다. 이것은 또한 마우스 호흡기 근육의 기능에 대한 정량적 인 정보를 제공 할 수있는 비 침습적 연구 기법이다. 

비디오: Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Diaphragm Function

Murine Echocardiography and Ultrasound Imaging

Rodent models of cardiac pathophysiology represent a valuable research tool to investigate mechanism of disease as well as test new therapeutics.1 Echocardiography provides a powerful, non-invasive tool to serially assess cardiac morphometry and function in a living animal.2 However, using this technique on mice poses unique challenges owing to the small size and rapid heart rate of these animals.3 Until recently, few ultrasound systems were capable of performing quality echocardiography on mice, and those generally lacked the image resolution and frame rate necessary to obtain truly quantitative measurements. Newly released systems such as the VisualSonics Vevo2100 provide new tools for researchers to carefully and non-invasively investigate cardiac function in mice. This system generates high resolution images and provides analysis capabilities similar to those used with human patients. Although color Doppler has been available for over 30 years in humans, this valuable technology has only recently been possible in rodent ultrasound.4,5 Color Doppler has broad applications for echocardiography, including the ability to quickly assess flow directionality in vessels and through valves, and to rapidly identify valve regurgitation. Strain analysis is a critical advance that is utilized to quantitatively measure regional myocardial function.6 This technique has the potential to detect changes in pathology, or resolution of pathology, earlier than conventional techniques. Coupled with the addition of three-dimensional image reconstruction, volumetric assessment of whole-organs is possible, including visualization and assessment of cardiac and vascular structures. Murine-compatible contrast imaging can also allow for volumetric measurements and tissue perfusion assessment.

This video demonstrates use of a rail-mounted high-frequency ultrasound probe to perform echocardiography on an anesthetized mouse. The methods describe both conventional two-dimensional and M-mode measurements of cardiac function in addition to newer, more powerful tools such as color Doppler, strain analysis, as well as general and targeted contrast imaging.

Murine Echocardiography 및 초음파 이미징

Rodent models of cardiac pathophysiology represent a valuable research tool to investigate mechanism of disease as well as test new therapeutics.1  ...

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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging

Ultrasound is an attractive modality for imaging muscle and tendon motion during dynamic tasks and can provide a complementary methodological approach for biomechanical studies in a clinical or laboratory setting. Towards this goal, methods for quantification of muscle kinematics from ultrasound imagery are being developed based on image processing. The temporal resolution of these methods is typically not sufficient for highly dynamic tasks, such as drop-landing. We propose a new approach that utilizes a Doppler method for quantifying muscle kinematics. We have developed a novel vector tissue Doppler imaging (vTDI) technique that can be used to measure musculoskeletal contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities using ultrasound. The goal of this preliminary study was to investigate the repeatability and potential applicability of the vTDI technique in measuring musculoskeletal velocities during a drop-landing task, in healthy subjects. The vTDI measurements can be performed concurrently with other biomechanical techniques, such as 3D motion capture for joint kinematics and kinetics, electromyography for timing of muscle activation and force plates for ground reaction force. Integration of these complementary techniques could lead to a better understanding of dynamic muscle function and dysfunction underlying the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders.

We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.

근골격계 초음파 이미징의 소설 응용 프로그램

Ultrasound is an attractive modality for imaging muscle and tendon  motion during dynamic tasks and can provide a complementary methodological  approach ...

State of the Art Cranial Ultrasound Imaging in Neonates

Cranial ultrasound (CUS) is a reputable tool for brain imaging in critically ill neonates. It is safe, relatively cheap and easy to use, even when a patient is unstable. In addition it is radiation-free and allows serial imaging. CUS possibilities have steadily expanded. However, in many neonatal intensive care units, these possibilities are not optimally used. We present a comprehensive approach for neonatal CUS, focusing on optimal settings, different probes, multiple acoustic windows and Doppler techniques. This approach is suited for both routine clinical practice and research purposes. In a live demonstration, we show how this technique is performed in the neonatal intensive care unit. Using optimal settings and probes allows for better imaging quality and improves the diagnostic value of CUS in experienced hands. Traditionally, images are obtained through the anterior fontanel. Use of supplemental acoustic windows (lambdoid, mastoid, and lateral fontanels) improves detection of brain injury. Adding Doppler studies allows screening of patency of large intracranial arteries and veins. Flow velocities and indices can be obtained. Doppler CUS offers the possibility of detecting cerebral sinovenous thrombosis at an early stage, creating a window for therapeutic intervention prior to thrombosis-induced tissue damage. Equipment, data storage and safety aspects are also addressed.

Cranial ultrasound (CUS) is a valuable tool for brain imaging in critically ill neonates. This video shows a comprehensive approach for neonatal (Doppler) CUS for both clinical and research purposes, including a bedside demonstration of the technique.

신생아의 예술 두개골 초음파 이미징의 주

Cranial ultrasound (CUS) is a reputable tool for brain imaging in critically ill neonates. It is safe, relatively cheap and easy to use, even when a ...

High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Cervical Lymph Nodes

High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) is widely employed as a non-invasive method for imaging internal anatomic structures in experimental small animal systems. HFUS has the ability to detect structures as small as 30 &#181;m, a property that has been utilized for visualizing superficial lymph nodes in rodents in brightness (B)-mode. Combining power Doppler with B-mode imaging allows for measuring circulatory blood flow within lymph nodes and other organs. While HFUS has been utilized for lymph node imaging in a number of mouse&#160; model systems, a detailed protocol describing HFUS imaging and characterization of the cervical lymph nodes in mice has not been reported. Here, we show that HFUS can be adapted to detect and characterize cervical lymph nodes in mice. Combined B-mode and power Doppler imaging can be used to detect increases in blood flow in immunologically-enlarged cervical nodes. We also describe the use of B-mode imaging to conduct fine needle biopsies of cervical lymph nodes to retrieve lymph tissue for histological&#160; analysis. Finally, software-aided steps are described to calculate changes in lymph node volume and to visualize changes in lymph node morphology following image reconstruction. The ability to visually monitor changes in cervical lymph node biology over time provides a simple and powerful technique for the non-invasive monitoring of cervical lymph node alterations in preclinical mouse models of oral cavity disease.

This protocol describes the application of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) for imaging mouse cervical lymph nodes. This technique optimizes visualization and quantification of cervical lymph node morphology, volume and blood flow. Image-guided biopsy of cervical lymph nodes and processing of lymph tissue for histological evaluation is also demonstrated.

마우스 경부 림프절의 고주파 초음파 이미징

High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) is widely employed as a non-invasive method for imaging internal anatomic structures in experimental small animal ...

Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Here we present a protocol to examine the levator ani hiatus in males and females with pelvic organ prolapse, during the Valsalva maneuver and while evacuating acoustic gel, using a horizontally oriented 1.5 T magnetic resonance (MR) scanner. On midsagittal images, the vertical distance of pelvic organs is measured in millimeters relative to the hymen plane (female) and to the lower border of the symphysis pubis (male), preceded by - (above) or + ( below) signs. On axial images, the levator ani area is calculated in square centimeters with a free-hand tracing method from three key images, passing through the midsymphysis (level I), tangential to the lower border of the symphysis (level II), and at the maximal anterior rectal wall bulging (level III). Areas at rest and strained are compared to find evidence of a percentage of increase. The purpose is to provide objective evidence of the maximal extent of pelvic organs descent and hiatus enlargement without the interference of foreign objects or the examiner&#39;s proximity, so as to overcome the limitations of pelvic examination and transperineal sonography (i.e., subjectivity and sex-related limitations [female only]).

Here we present a protocol to standardize the measurement of the levator ani hiatus size&#160;by magnetic resonance imaging. The purpose is to extract biomechanical inferences from image analysis by comparing resting and straining values in patients of both sexes with pelvic prolapse, using consistent anatomical bony landmarks.

남성 및 여성 골반 기관 탈출으로에서 자기 공명 영상에 의해 Levator Ani 틈새 확대의 정량화

Here we present a protocol to examine the levator ani hiatus in males and females with pelvic organ prolapse, during the Valsalva maneuver and while ...

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques

We present the conventional cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) protocol for evaluating a suspected thrombus and highlight emerging techniques.&#160;The appearance of a mass on certain magnetic resonance (MR) sequences can help differentiate a thrombus from competing diagnoses such as a tumor. T1 and T2 signal characteristics of a thrombus are related to the evolution of hemoglobin properties. A thrombus typically does not enhance following contrast administration, which also helps differentiation from a tumor. We also highlight the emerging role of T1 mapping in the evaluation of a thrombus, which can add another level of support in diagnosis. Prior to any CMR exam, patient screening and interviews are critical to ensure safety and to optimize patient comfort. Effective communication during the exam between the technologist and the patient promotes proper breath holding technique and higher quality images. Volumetric post processing and structured reporting are helpful to ensure that the radiologist answers the ordering services&#39; question and communicates these results effectively. Optimal pre-MR safety evaluation, CMR exam execution, and post exam processing and reporting allow for delivery of high quality radiological service in the evaluation of a suspected cardiac thrombus.

The goal of this article is to describe how cardiac magnetic resonance can be used for the evaluation and diagnosis of a suspected cardiac thrombus. The method presented will describe data acquisition as well as the pre-procedure and post-procedure protocol.

의심되는 심장 혈전의 평가를 위한 심장 자기 공명: 기존 및 신흥 기술

We present the conventional cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) protocol for evaluating a suspected thrombus and highlight emerging techniques.&#160;The ...

Near Infrared Photoimmunotherapy for Mouse Models of Pleural Dissemination

The efficacy of photoimmunotherapy can be evaluated more accurately with an orthotopic mouse model than with a subcutaneous one. A pleural dissemination model can be used for the evaluation of treatment methods for intrathoracic diseases such as lung cancer or malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) is a recently developed cancer treatment strategy that combines the specificity of tumor-targeting antibodies with toxicity caused by a photoabsorber (IR700Dye) after exposure to NIR light. The efficacy of NIR-PIT has been reported using various antibodies; however, only a few reports have shown the therapeutic effect of this strategy in an orthotopic model. In the present study, we demonstrate an example of efficacy evaluation of the pleural disseminated lung cancer model, which was treated using NIR-PIT.

Near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) is an emerging cancer therapeutic strategy that utilizes an antibody-photoabsorber (IR700Dye) conjugate and NIR light to destroy cancer cells. Here, we present a method to evaluate the antitumor effect of NIR-PIT in a mouse model of pleural disseminated lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma using bioluminescence imaging.

흉막 보급의 마우스 모형을 위한 근적외선 광면역요법

The efficacy of photoimmunotherapy can be evaluated more accurately with an orthotopic mouse model than with a subcutaneous one. A pleural dissemination ...

Interventional Diagnostic Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Assessment of Coronary Vascular Function

Approximately 40% of patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography for investigation of angina are found to have no obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA). Abnormal coronary function underlies coronary vasomotion syndromes including coronary endothelial dysfunction, microvascular angina, vasospastic angina, post-PCI angina and myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). Each of these endotypes are distinct subgroups, characterized by specific disease mechanisms. Diagnostic criteria and linked therapy for these conditions are now established by expert consensus and clinical guidelines.
Coronary function tests are performed as an adjunctive interventional diagnostic procedure (IDP) in appropriately selected patients during coronary angiography. This aids differentiation of patients according to endotype. The IDP includes two distinct components: a diagnostic guidewire test and a pharmacological coronary reactivity test. The tests last approximately 5 minutes for the former and 10-15 minutes for the latter. Patient safety and staff education are key.
The diagnostic guidewire test measures parameters of coronary flow limitation (fractional flow reserve [FFR], coronary flow reserve [CFR], microvascular resistance [index of microvascular resistance (IMR)], basal resistance index, and vasodilator function [CFR, resistive reserve ratio (RRR)]).
The pharmacological coronary reactivity test measures the vasodilator potential and propensity to vasospasm of both the main coronary arteries and the micro-vessels. It involves intra-coronary infusion of acetylcholine and glyceryl trinitrate (GTN). Acetylcholine is not licensed for parenteral use and is therefore prescribed on a named-patient basis. Vasodilatation is the normal, expected response to infusion of physiological concentrations of acetylcholine. Vascular spasm represents an abnormal response, which supports the diagnosis of vasospastic angina.
The purpose of this practical guide is to provide information on the preparation and administration of the IDP in clinical practice. It discusses some key preparation and safety considerations, as well as tips for procedural success. The IDP supports stratified medicine for a personalized approach to health and wellbeing.

The purpose of this practical guide is to provide information on the preparation and administration of an interventional diagnostic procedure in clinical practice. It discusses some key preparation and safety considerations, as well as tips for procedural success.

중재 적 진단 절차 : 관상 동맥 혈관 기능 평가를위한 실용 가이드

Approximately 40% of patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography for investigation of angina are found to have no obstructive coronary artery ...

Drug Treatment by Central Venous Catheter in a Mouse Model of Angiotensin II Induced Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Monitoring by 3D Ultrasound

Since pharmaceutical treatment options are lacking in the clinical management of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), animal models, in particular mouse models, are applied to advance the understanding of the disease pathogenesis and to identify potential therapeutic targets. Testing novel drug candidates to block AAA growth in these models generally requires repeated drug administration during the time course of the experiment. Here, we describe a compiled protocol for AAA induction, insertion of an intravenous catheter to facilitate prolonged therapy, and serial AAA monitoring by 3D ultrasound. Aneurysms are induced in apolipoprotein E (ApoE) deficient mice by angiotensin II release over 28 days from osmotic mini-pumps implanted subcutaneously into the mouse back. Subsequently, the surgical procedure for external jugular vein catheterization is conducted to allow for daily intravenous drug treatment or repeated blood sampling via a subcutaneous vascular access button. Despite the two dorsal implants, the monitoring of AAA development is readily facilitated by sequential semi-automated 3D ultrasound analysis, which yields comprehensive information on the expansion of aortic diameter and volume and on aneurysm morphology, as illustrated by experimental examples.

This protocol describes the consecutive implantation of an osmotic pump to induce abdominal aortic aneurysm by angiotensin II release in apolipoprotein E (ApoE) deficient mice and of a vascular access port with a jugular vein catheter for repeated drug treatment. Monitoring of aneurysm development by 3D ultrasound is effectively conducted despite dorsal implants.

안지오텐신 II의 마우스 모델에서 중앙 정맥 카테터에 의한 약물 치료 유도 복부 대동맥류 및 3D 초음파에 의한 모니터링

Since pharmaceutical treatment options are lacking in the clinical management of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), animal models, in particular mouse ...

Muscle Function Obtained with Motion Mode Ultrasound and Surface Electromyography during Core Endurance Exercise

Motion mode (M-mode) ultrasound allows researchers and clinicians to measure the change of muscle thickness across time. Muscle thickness can be measured between fascial borders at a given time point during an exercise. This selected time point produces a one-dimensional image resulting in real-time, live observation of anatomy. Ultrasound used during functional movement can be referred to as dynamic ultrasound; this is feasible and reliable with the use of a linear transducer, elastic belt, and foam block to secure consistent transducer placement. The lateral abdominal wall is commonly investigated using ultrasound due to the overlapping nature of the muscles. Surface electromyography (sEMG) can complement M-mode ultrasound imaging because it measures the electrical representation of muscle activation. There is minimal evidence using M-mode ultrasound and sEMG simultaneously during core exercise. Exercises that challenge the core musculature involve both isometric holds (e.g., side plank), as well as oscillatory extremity movements (e.g., dead bug). In this study, both instruments will be used simultaneously to measure core muscle function during exercise. Ultrasound measurements will be obtained using a linear transducer and ultrasound unit, and sEMG measurements will be acquired from a wireless sEMG system. To make comparisons between participants and exercises, normalization methods using static, exercise starting positions for both instruments will be used. An activation ratio will be used for ultrasound and calculated by dividing the contracted thickness (thickness during a time point of exercise) by the rested (starting position) thickness. Muscle thickness will be measured in centimeters from the superior inferior fascial border to inferior superior fascial border. These methods aim to offer an innovative and practical measurement of muscle function with M-mode ultrasound and sEMG during core endurance exercises.

This protocol uses motion mode ultrasound and surface electromyography simultaneously to measure muscle function of the core. Muscle thickness and activation of the local stabilizers (e.g., transverse abdominis, internal oblique) and global movers (e.g., external oblique) is achievable during specific time points of the side plank and dead bug exercises.

운동 모드 초음파와 표면 근전도 검사로 얻은 근육 기능 코어 지구력 운동 중

Motion mode (M-mode) ultrasound allows researchers and clinicians to measure the change of muscle thickness across time. Muscle thickness can be measured ...