Millar P-V catheters have revolutionized cardiovascular research in small animals. These ultra-miniature catheters are capable of measuring both ventricular pressure and volume simultaneously and continuously from the intact beating hearts of mice.
The SPR-848 is an ultra-miniature P-V Catheter (1.4F Polyimide Nylon) suitable for use in mice. This catheter is ideally suited for use in mice hearts using the open chest ventricular apical stab method. The pairs of platinum electrodes are separated by 0.5mm with the distance between each pair being 4.5mm. There SPR-848 also has two pressure sensors.
The catheter requires two PEC-4D
Catheter Interface Cables for measuring pressure and CEC-4B
Connection Cable for Conductance Catheter for connection to the
MPVS-300 or
MPVS-400 Pressure-Volume Unit.
The SPR-848 can be used with the ML870B45
Pressure-Volume Foundation System which includes the following components:
Calibration A
Pressure Gauge kit which provides the necessary items to calibrate the pressure transducers is available. Please contact your nearest
ADInstruments representative for any further information.