The authors would like to thank Prof(s). Piccoli and Pastori of the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy, for providing the BIVA software. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

The following protocol was approved (REF. 3057) and follows the guidelines of the human research ethics committee of Instituto Nacional de Ciencias M&#233;dicas y Nutrici&#243;n SZ. Furthermore, prior consent was obtained from the patients for this study.
NOTE: This procedure is to be used for measuring bioelectrical impedance analysis using tetrapolar multi-frequency equipment (see Table of Materials) and will provide accurate resistance and reactance values at a single frequency of 50 kHz, as well as the ratio between 200 kHz and 5 kHz impedance values (200/5 kHz).
1. Before testing
<ol>
	<li>Perform standardization of the person who will perform the measurements, as someone with a qualification in the area or who has extensive experience in making measurements.</li>
	<li>Ask the patient to refrain from eating for 4 to 5 h before testing.</li>
	<li>Periodically test the equipment to verify the impedance measurement are as accurate as possible, according to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer, using a test resistor with a known value of 500 &#937; (range 496-503 &#937;). Make sure the adhesive electrodes correspond to the manufacturer&#39;s recommendation.</li>
	<li>Clean the equipment using a chlorhexidine wipe, and then wash your hands. If the screen of the equipment shows the legend: change the battery, then replace the battery.</li>
	<li>If the patient is conscious, explain the procedure to them. Obtain the age and accurate measurement of the patient&#39;s height (in cm) and introduce these data into the equipment.</li>
	<li>Remove the shoe and sock from the right foot, as well as any metal objects, such as watches or bracelets worn by the patient. Place the patient in a supine position for 5 min with legs and arms spread out around 45&#176; before taking the measurements, verifying that they are not in contact with any other part of their body. In patients with obesity, in order to avoid contact between the thighs, place a sheet between their legs.</li>
</ol>
2. Measurement of BIA parameters
<ol>
	<li>Clean the surfaces where the electrodes will be placed with a 70% alcohol pad twice. Place two electrodes on the right hand dorsally, one behind the knuckle of the third metacarpophalangeal (middle finger) and the other on the wrist, next to the ulna head carpal joint. It might be helpful to draw an imaginary straight line between the protruding bones on the wrist, and then place each electrode in the center of that line.</li>
	<li>Place two electrodes on the right foot, one behind the third metatarsophalangeal joint and the tarsal joint on the ankle between the medial and lateral malleoli. To place the electrodes, follow the bones underneath. Ensure that the distance between the electrodes on the foot and hand is at least 5 to 10 cm, according to the size of the hand.</li>
	<li>Connect the lead wires to the equipment, with the red alligator clip nearest to the nails and the black clip nearest to the ankle or wrist; ensure that the wires do not cross between them.</li>
	<li>Ensure that the patient is not talking or moving during the measurements, as this will affect the results.</li>
	<li>The patient&#39;s ID will come up on the first screen. Scroll through and change the patient&#39;s parameters (sex, age, height, and weight). Ensure that the electrodes are stuck down correctly, and press Enter. It will show: measuring, on the screen. It takes about 6 to 10 s to measure, and a beep will sound when the measurement is complete.</li>
</ol>
3. Analysis of bioimpedance parameters
<ol>
	<li>The equipment will display the raw impedance values (Z) at four different frequencies: 5, 50, 100, and 200 kHz, as well as the resistance and reactance at 50 kHz, which are the values needed to classify a patient with fluid overload.</li>
	<li>Download the software named BIVA tolerance R-Xc graph13&#160;(see Table of Materials) and open it.</li>
	<li>Observe that the software is in a workbook in a spreadsheet program with seven worksheets: guide, reference populations, point graph, path, subjects, Z-score, Z-graph.</li>
	<li>Right click on the Reference Population sheet, choose the line of the selected reference population, and copy and paste it into the second row (yellow row).</li>
	<li>Right click on the Subjects sheet and, in the second row, insert the following data: the subject ID assigned to the patient. In the second column named Seq, always put the number 1; and optionally fill out the surname and name columns. In the sex column, enter F for female patient and M for male patient. In the next two columns, input resistance and reactance at 50 kHz each. Insert the height (in cm) and weight (in kg) in the next two columns.</li>
	<li>In the Popul Code column, insert the number that appears in the first column of the reference population sheet. In group code, randomly chose a number between 1 and 10 (this number will be required in the Point graph sheet), insert the patient&#39;s age in the next column.</li>
	<li>In the spreadsheet program menu, go to the Complements tab and right-click on the Calculate option to obtain the values of resistance and reactance adjusted by height and phase angle.</li>
	<li>Right-click on the Point Graph sheet, and observe that 50%, 75%, and 95% tolerance ellipses are drawn for the selected reference population (i.e., the population in the first yellow row at the top of the reference population sheet).</li>
	<li>In the dialog box, select groups, right-click on the number placed in the group code located in the subjects&#39; sheet, and right-click on OK. Next, the BIVA graph will appear, with the subject vector as a geometric figure (&#916;, &#8226;, &#9633;).</li>
	<li>Patients with vectors that fall outside the lower pole of the 75% tolerance ellipse will be classified as fluid overload (see Figure 1).</li>
	<li>Divide Z at 200 kHz by Z at 5 kHz-which reflects the total body water and extracellular water compartment, respectively-in order to obtain the impedance ratio (Imp-R). A value &#8805;0.85 indicates fluid overload. 
	NOTE: In new tetrapolar multi-frequency devices, the R-Xc graph is already included; however, it is important to ensure that the reference population is correct.</li>
</ol>

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The authors declare no competing interests.

It is important to mention that different bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) approaches have been proposed in the published literature, including the use of multiple frequencies at 1-500 kHz (MF-BIA), phase-sensitive single frequency (SF-BIA) at 50 kHz, and spectroscopic BIA at 5 kHz to 2 MHz. Studies have provided inconsistent results, concerning the agreement regarding single- and multiple-frequency BIA equipment6, including source current, frequency, total impedance range over which the cur...

Fluid overload (FO), defined as an excess of total body fluid or a relative excess in one or more fluid compartments1, is frequently observed in critically ill patients and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality1,2,3. The range of alterations in hydration status is wide; can indicate renal, cardiac, or hepatic failure; and/or maybe the result of excessive oral intake or iatrogenic error4. Routine assessment of hydration status is challenging in emergency departments, as the gold standard of radioisotopic volume measurement requires specialized techniques, is costly and time-consuming, and may fail to identify early disturbances in hydration status. Hence, other less-accurate methods are generally used, including clinical examination and accumulated fluid balance (volume in mL in 24 h)5. Accurate and sensitive determination of fluid volume status is necessary to help clinicians in controlling body fluids, managing intravenous fluid administration, and maintaining hemodynamic stability, thus allowing patients to receive early treatment3,5,6. Errors in the volume assessment can lead to a lack of necessary treatment or to implementation of unnecessary therapy, such as excess fluid administration, both of which are related to increased hospitalization costs, complications, and mortality4.
Interest has recently increased in bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which has been considered an alternative method for the classification of an individual&#39;s hydration status. BIA is a safe, non-invasive, portable, quick, bed-side, and easy-to-use method, designed for the estimation of body compartment composition. The analysis measures the opposition generated by soft tissues to the flow of an injected alternating electric current into the body (800 &#181;A), through four surface electrodes placed on the hands and feet. Total body water estimated by BIA has been shown to have a high correlation with that obtained by deuterium dilution (r = 0.93, p = 0.01)7.
Phase-sensitive BIA devices evaluate the direct measurement of phase angle and impedance (Z50), obtaining the resistance (R) and reactance (Xc) in single-frequency mode (50 kHz) or multi-frequency mode (5 kHz to 200 kHz)8. Dividing the R and Xc values by the subject&#39;s height (in m) squared-to control for inter-individual differences in conductor length-and plotting them in an R-Xc graph is the method used in bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) to estimate the fluid status. BIVA is an alternative impedance approach, developed by Piccoli et al.9, which uses the spatial relationship between R (i.e., the opposition to the flow of an alternating current through intra- and extra-cellular ionic solutions) and Xc to assess soft tissue hydration, independent of the multiple-regression prediction equations generated in limited and specific samples10. Therefore, the classification of fluid status is more precise and accurate than the quantification of total body water. The R and Xc values of a subject produce a vector whose position can be evaluated relative to tolerance intervals in the R-Xc graph, which can be interpreted as indicating normal or abnormal hydration, based on the distance from the mean vector derived from a healthy reference population11,12,13.
In a previous study, we compared different bioelectrical impedance analysis parameters for the detection of fluid overload and prediction of mortality in patients admitted to an emergency department (ED) and demonstrated that BIVA (relative risk = 6.4; 95% confidence interval from 1.5 to 27.9; p = 0.01) and impedance ratio (relative risk = 2.7; 95% confidence interval from 1.1 to 7.1; p = 0.04) improved the estimation of the probability of 30-day mortality3.
Fluid overload can also be estimated using the impedance ratio (imp-R), which is the ratio between impedance measured at 200 kHz and impedance measured at 5 kHz obtained by the multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance equipment. Imp-R considers conduction in total body water (Z200) and in extracellular water fluid spaces (Z5). The penetration of a current into cells is frequency-dependent and, the 200/5 kHz ratio describes the ratio of greater to lesser current entry into cells3,8. If the difference between these two values decreases over time, it may indicate that the cells are becoming less healthy14.
Imp-R values &#8804;0.78 in males and &#8804;0.82 in females have been observed in healthy individuals15. Values nearer to 1.0 indicate that the two impedances are closer to each other, and the body cell is less healthy. In the case of critical illness, the resistance of the cell membrane at 5 kHz is reduced, and the difference between the impedance values at 5 and 200 kHz is markedly lower, indicating cellular worsening3. Values &#62; 1.0 suggest device error16,17. Thus, the objective of the present study is to demonstrate how to evaluate the presence of fluid overload through bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis, as well as by using the impedance ratio, measured with tetrapolar multi-frequency equipment in patients admitted to the emergency department.

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			Test Current: 620 &#956;A 
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			Accuracy: Impedance 5 kHz: +/- 2 &#937; 
			Impedance 50 kHz: +/- 2 &#937; 
			Impedance 100 kHz: +/- 3 &#937; 
			Impedance 200 kHz: +/- 3 &#937; 
			Resistance 50 kHz: +/- 2 &#937; 
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evaluation of fluid overload by bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis

Early detection and management of fluid overload are critically important in acute illness, as the impact of therapeutic intervention can result in decreased or increased mortality rates. Accurate fluid status assessment entails appropriate therapy. Unfortunately, as the gold standard method of radioisotopic fluid measurement is costly, time-consuming, and lacks sensitivity in the acute care clinical setting, other less-accurate methods are typically used, such as clinical examination or 24 h output. Bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis (BIVA) is an alternative impedance-based approach, where the raw parameter resistance and reactance of a subject are plotted to produce a vector, the position of which can be evaluated relative to tolerance intervals in an R-Xc graph. The fluid status is then interpreted as normal or abnormal, based on the distance from the mean vector derived from a healthy reference population. The objective of the present study is to demonstrate how to evaluate the presence of fluid overload through bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis and the impedance ratio measured with tetrapolar multi-frequency equipment in patients admitted to the emergency department.

As an example of the method presented above, we present the results for two women admitted to the emergency department. Bioelectrical impedance analysis was assessed at admission using a phase-sensitive multi-frequency device (see Table of Materials), and the obtained resistance (R) and reactance (Xc) values were used to calculate the BIVA graph. The results show that patients with overhydration had worse prognoses and clinical characteristics such as SOFA and Charlson index scores, which are related to ...

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In this study, we demonstrate how to evaluate the presence of fluid overload through bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis (BIVA) and the impedance ratio measured using tetrapolar multi-frequency equipment in patients admitted to the emergency department. BIVA and impedance ratio are reliable and useful tools to predict poor outcomes.

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2.4K 조회수.  Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán. In this study, we demonstrate how to evaluate the presence of fluid overload through bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis (BIVA) and the impedance ratio measured using tetrapolar multi-frequency equipment in patients admitted to the emergency department. BIVA and impedance ratio are reliable and useful tools to predict poor outcomes.

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Mouse Model of Intraluminal MCAO: Cerebral Infarct Evaluation by Cresyl Violet Staining

Stroke is the third cause of mortality and the leading cause of disability in the World. Ischemic stroke accounts for approximately 80% of all strokes. However, the thrombolytic tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the only treatment of acute ischemic stroke that exists. This led researchers to develop several ischemic stroke models in a variety of species. Two major types of rodent models have been developed: models of global cerebral ischemia or focal cerebral ischemia. To mimic ischemic stroke in patients, in whom approximately 80% thrombotic or embolic strokes occur in the territory of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), the intraluminal middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model is quite relevant for stroke studies. This model was first developed in rats by Koizumi et al. in 1986 1. Because of the ease of genetic manipulation in mice, these models have also been developed in this species 2-3.
	Herein, we present the transient MCA occlusion procedure in C57/Bl6 mice. Previous studies have reported that physical properties of the occluder such as tip diameter, length, shape, and flexibility are critical for the reproducibility of the infarct volume 4. Herein, a commercial silicon coated monofilaments (Doccol Corporation) have been used. Another great advantage is that this monofilament reduces the risk to induce subarachnoid hemorrhages. Using the Zeiss stereo-microscope Stemi 2000, the silicon coated monofilament was introduced into the internal carotid artery (ICA) via a cut in the external carotid artery (ECA) until the monofilament occludes the base of the MCA. Blood flow was restored 1 hour later by removal of the monofilament to mimic the restoration of blood flow after lysis of a thromboembolic clot in humans. The extent of cerebral infarct may be evaluated first by a neurologic score and by the measurement of the infarct volume. Ischemic mice were thus analyzed for their neurologic score at different post-reperfusion times. To evaluate the infarct volume, staining with 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) was usually performed. Herein, we used cresyl violet staining since it offers the opportunity to test many critical markers by immunohistochemistry. In this video, we report the MCAO procedure; neurological scores and the evaluation of the infarct volume by cresyl violet staining.

The intraluminal middle cerebral occlusion model in mice is herein presented. The extent of cerebral infarct is evaluated by a neurologic score and cresyl violet staining, an alternative staining to TTC, offering the great advantage to test in parallel many interest markers.

Intraluminal MCAO의 마우스 모델 : Cresyl 보라 착색에 의한 뇌 경색 평가

Stroke is the third  cause of mortality and the leading cause of disability in the World. Ischemic  stroke accounts for approximately 80% of all strokes. ...

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A Pulmonary Trunk Banding Model of Pressure Overload Induced Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Failure

Right ventricular (RV) failure induced by sustained pressure overload is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in several cardiopulmonary disorders. Reliable and reproducible animal models of RV failure are therefore warranted in order to investigate disease mechanisms and effects of potential therapeutic strategies. Banding of the pulmonary trunk is a common method to induce isolated RV hypertrophy but in general, previously described models have not succeeded in creating a stable model of RV hypertrophy and failure.
We present a rat model of pressure overload induced RV hypertrophy caused by pulmonary trunk banding (PTB) that enables different phenotypes of RV hypertrophy with and without RV failure. We use a modified ligating clip applier to compress a titanium clip around the pulmonary trunk to a pre-set inner diameter. We use different clip diameters to induce different stages of disease progression from mild RV hypertrophy to decompensated RV failure.
RV hypertrophy develops consistently in rats subjected to the PTB procedure and depending on the diameter of the applied banding clip, we can accurately reproduce different disease severities ranging from compensated hypertrophy to severe decompensated RV failure with extra-cardiac manifestations.
The presented PTB model is a valid and robust model of pressure overload induced RV hypertrophy and failure that has several advantages to other banding models including high reproducibility and the possibility of inducing severe and decompensated RV failure.

We present a surgical method to induce right ventricular hypertrophy and failure in rats.

압력 과부하의 모델 밴딩 폐 트렁크 유도 오른쪽 심 실 비 대 및 실패

Right ventricular (RV) failure induced by sustained pressure overload is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in several cardiopulmonary ...

Evaluation of Patients' Posture and Gait Profile After Lumbar Fusion Surgery by Video Rasterstereography and Treadmill Gait Analysis

This protocol provides guidance on how to perform high resolution video rasterstereography and treadmill gait analysis on patients after lumbar fusion surgery to obtain results about altered variables of gait and posture. These observed changes can then be correlated with the patient-reported outcome measure of pain relief. The rasterstereographic device projects lines of parallel light onto the surface of the tested subject&#39;s back. The deformation of these lines is recognized by the device. From these data, a special software then generates a 3-D profile based on the principle of triangulation. With an inaccuracy of only 0.2 mm it can measure changes in posture at very high precision. Gait and stance parameters are recorded using a treadmill equipped with an electric sensor mat that contains 10,200 miniature force sensors in the registering zone under the belt. Initial walking speed on the treadmill is 0.5 km/h. Speed is then gradually increased by increments of 0.1 km/h until each subject reaches his or her individual maximum well tolerable walking speed. At this speed, parameters are recorded during a 20 s measurement interval. Subjects are tested barefoot and without holding a handrail. Among various other parameters, stride width, step length, stance phase and foot rotation are measured. Both methods used reportedly have a high intra- and inter-observer reliability. The advantage of these highly accurate techniques is that they offer an objective and very detailed perspective on changes in the patient&#39;s posture and gait. Due to the amount of data generated, these techniques are, however, not so much suitable for everyday routine use, but rather interesting to scientifically evaluate long term alterations in posture and gait in patients like for example after lumbar fusion surgery.

Here, we present a protocol to analyze the posture and the gait of patients after lumbar fusion surgery by means of high-resolution video rasterstereography and a treadmill equipped with an integrated sensor mat. Allowing critical functional postoperative evaluation on a less subjective level may enhance accuracy and reliability of indication for surgery.

환자의 자세와 걸음 걸이 프로필 비디오 Rasterstereography 및 디딜 방 아 걸음 걸이 분석 하 여 요 추 융합 수술 후의 평가

This protocol provides guidance on how to perform high resolution video rasterstereography and treadmill gait analysis on patients after lumbar fusion ...

Repetitive Blood Sampling from the Subclavian Vein of Conscious Rat

Rats are widely used in pharmacokinetics (PK) and toxicokinetic (TK) studies that need to collect a certain amount of blood at specific time points to detect drug exposure. The rat blood sampling method determines the quality of the plasma and further affects the precision of the test results. The subclavian vein blood collection method described in this protocol collects blood samples repeatedly in the conscious state of animals to meet the needs of PK and TK tests. The skills of restraint handling and appropriate procedure of needle incision ensure the success rate of blood collection. It is easy to operate while ensuring the quality of plasma and at the same time catering to animal welfare. However, this method requires skilled operation, and an improper one may cause animal weakness, pain, lameness, and even mortality. The current method has been used in the testing facility for a 4-week oral toxicity study in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats with TK. The maximum amount of blood collected within 24 h did not exceed 20% of the animal's total blood. The animals' body weight was more than 200 g for males and females. The data showed that the animals' bodyweight increased steadily every week, and the clinical observation was normal after repetitive sample collection.

The present protocol describes a simple and efficient method for collecting blood from the subclavian vein in rats. It enables rapid, timely, and easily identifiable sampling without anesthesia and obtains high-quality blood through repetitive sample collection.

의식 쥐의 쇄골 하 정맥에서 반복적 인 혈액 샘플링

Rats are widely used in pharmacokinetics (PK) and toxicokinetic (TK) studies that need to collect a certain amount of blood at specific time points to ...

Synovial Fluid Analysis to Identify Osteoarthritis

Synovial fluid (SF) analysis is important in diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA). Macroscopic and microscopic features, including total and differential white blood cell (WBC) count, help define the non-inflammatory nature of SF, which is a hallmark of OA. In patients with OA, WBC in SF samples usually does not exceed 2000 cells per microliter, and the percentage of inflammatory cells, such as neutrophils, is very low or absent. Calcium crystals are frequent in SF collected from OA patients. Although their role in the pathogenesis of OA remains unclear, they have been associated with a mild inflammatory process and a more severe disease progression. Recently, calcium crystals have been described in both the early and late stages of OA, indicating that they may play a vital role in diagnosing different clinical subsets of OA and pharmacological treatment. The overall goal of SF analysis in OA is two-fold: to ascertain the non-inflammatory degree of SF and to highlight the presence of calcium crystals.

Synovial fluid analysis under transmitted, polarized, and compensated light microscopy is used to evaluate the inflammatory or non-inflammatory nature of a sample through simple steps. It is particularly useful in osteoarthritis to detect calcium crystals and identify a more severe subset of osteoarthritis.

골관절염을 식별하기 위한 활액 분석

Synovial fluid (SF) analysis is important in diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA). Macroscopic and microscopic features, including total and differential white ...

Analysis of Raw and Processed Cyperi Rhizoma Samples Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Rats with Primary Dysmenorrhea

Cyperi rhizoma (CR) is widely used in gynecology and is a general medicine for treating women's diseases in China. Since the analgesic effect of CR is enhanced after processing with vinegar, CR processed with vinegar (CRV) is generally used clinically. However, the mechanism by which the analgesic effect is enhanced by vinegar processing is unclear. In this study, the ultra-high pressure liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) technique was used to examine changes in the blood levels of the exogenous constituents and metabolites between CR-treated and CRV-treated rats with dysmenorrhea. The results revealed differing levels of 15 constituents and two metabolites in the blood of these rats. Among them, the levels of (-)-myrtenol and [(1R,2S,3R,4R)-3-hydroxy-1,4,7,7-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]acetic acid in the CRV group were considerably higher than in the CR group. CRV reduced the level of 2-series prostanoids and 4-series leukotrienes with proinflammatory, platelet aggregation, and vasoconstriction activities and provided analgesic effects by modulating arachidonic acid and linoleic acid metabolism and the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids. This study revealed that vinegar processing enhances the analgesic effect of CR and contributes to our understanding of the mechanism of action of CRV.

Here, a comparative analysis of raw and processed Cyperi rhizoma (CR) samples is presented using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) in rats with primary dysmenorrhea. The changes in blood levels of the metabolites and the sample constituents were examined between rats treated with CR and CR processed with vinegar (CRV).

원발성 월경통이 있는 쥐에서 액체 크로마토그래피-탠덤 질량 분석법을 사용한 원시 및 처리된 Cyperi Rhizoma 샘플 분석

Cyperi rhizoma (CR) is widely used in gynecology and is a general medicine for treating women's diseases in China. Since the analgesic effect of CR is ...

RV Volume Overload 마우스 모델을 확립하기 위해 수정된 동정맥루 수술

Establishment and Confirmation of a Postnatal Right Ventricular Volume Overload Mouse Model

Right ventricular (RV) volume overload (VO) is common in children with congenital heart disease. In view of distinct developmental stages,the RV myocardium may respond differently to VO in children compared to adults. The present study aims to establish a postnatal RV VO model in mice using a modified abdominal arteriovenous fistula. To confirm the creation of VO and the following morphological and hemodynamic changes of the RV, abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, and histochemical staining were performed for 3 months. As a result, the procedure in postnatal mice showed an acceptable survival and fistula success rate. In VO mice, the RV cavity was enlarged with a thickened free wall, and the stroke volume was increased by about 30%-40% within 2 months after surgery. Thereafter, the RV systolic pressure increased, corresponding pulmonary valve regurgitation was observed, and small pulmonary artery remodeling appeared. In conclusion, modified arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgery is feasible to establish the RV VO model in postnatal mice. Considering the probability of fistula closure and elevated pulmonary artery resistance, abdominal ultrasound and echocardiography must be performed to confirm the model status before application.

저자 스포트라이트: Establishment and Confirmation of a Postnatal Right Ventricular Volume Overload Mouse Model(출생 후 우심실 용적 과부하 마우스 모델의 확립 및 확인)  

This protocol presents the establishment and confirmation of a postnatal right ventricular volume overload (VO) model in mice with abdominal arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which can be applied to investigate how VO contributes to postnatal heart development.

출생 후 우심실 용적 과부하 마우스 모델의 확립 및 확인

Right ventricular (RV) volume overload (VO) is common in children with congenital heart disease. In view of distinct developmental stages,the RV ...

위상각 및 BIVA Z-Scores를 사용한 급성 심부전의 예후 예측

Clinical Application of Phase Angle and BIVA Z-Score Analyses in Patients Admitted to an Emergency Department with Acute Heart Failure

Acute heart failure is characterized by neurohormonal activation, which leads to sodium and water retention and causes alterations in body composition, such as increased body fluid congestion or systemic congestion. This condition is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission and has been associated with poor outcomes. The phase angle indirectly measures intracellular status, cellular integrity, vitality, and the distribution of spaces between intracellular and extracellular body water. This parameter has been found to be a predictor of health status and an indicator of survival and other clinical outcomes. In addition, phase angle values of &lt;4.8&#176; upon admission were associated with higher mortality in patients with acute heart failure. However, low phase angle values may be due to alterations-such as the shifting of fluids from an intracellular body water (ICW) compartment to an ECW (extracellular body water) compartment and a concurrent decrease in body-cell mass (which can reflect malnutrition)-that are present in heart failure. Thus, a low phase angle may be due to overhydration and/or malnutrition. BIVA provides additional information about the body-cell mass and congestion status with a graphical vector (R-Xc graph). In addition, a BIVA Z-score analysis (the number of standard deviations from the mean value of the reference group) that has the same pattern as that of the ellipses for the percentiles on the original R-Xc graph can be used to detect changes in soft-tissue mass or tissue hydration and can help researchers compare changes in different study populations. This protocol explains how to obtain and interpret phase angle values and BIVA Z-score analyses, their clinical applicability, and their usefulness as a predictive marker for the prognosis of a 90-day event in patients admitted to an emergency department with acute heart failure.

저자 스포트라이트: Unveiling Prognostic Indicators in Heart Failure - The Role of Phase Angle and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (심부전의 예후 지표 발표 - 위상각 및 생체 전기 임피던스 분석의 역할) 

In this protocol, we explain how to obtain and interpret phase angle values and bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis (BIVA) Z-score obtained by bioelectrical impedance in patients with acute heart failure admitted to the Emergency Department and their clinical applicability as a predictive marker for the prognosis of a 90-day event.

급성 심부전으로 응급실에 입원한 환자에서 위상각 및 BIVA Z-점수 분석의 임상 적용

Acute heart failure is characterized by neurohormonal activation, which leads to sodium and water retention and causes alterations in body composition, ...