The ultra-miniature size of the EPR-800 catheter allows it to be introduced invasively or minimally invasively to various sites of the animal, including:
- Jugular vein for placement inside the right atrium and right ventricle
- Esophagus for placement next to the heart
- Carotid artery for placement inside the left ventricle
The EPR-800 catheter can be used for invasive intracardiac electrophysiology studies in mice as young as five days old, and in even younger mice following minimally invasive transesophageal electrophysiology studies.
Standard electrophysiology studies can be performed with the EPR-800 catheter by applying pacing and recording protocols from inside the heart (intracardiac) or through the esophagus (transesophageal) to determine electrical properties of the atrium and the ventricle. The catheter can also be used for programmed electrical stimulation or pacing of the heart.
The EPC-5A Interface cable is required (ordered separately) for connecting the EPR-800 catheter to any ADInstruments Single, Dual or Octal
Bio Amps. Adaptors are also provided for connecting the EPR-800 and interface cable to the ADInstruments ML136
Animal Bio Amp.