Isolating the heart is an ex vivo technique used to investigate small mammalians cardiac function, in health and disease, or following drug challenges.
Nowadays, both Langendorff heart and working heart techniques are commonly used. But what is the difference between both techniques?
This guide includes:
A short video introducing both methods
Diagrams and explanations on Working heart and Langendorff techniques
Advantages and drawbacks of both techniques
Advantages and drawbacks of Constant pressure vs. Constant flow modes, in Langendorff configuration
Preffered mode in cardiotoxicity studies
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