Protocol to monitor cardiac function and hemodynamics in septic rodents.

Septic cardiomyopathy is associated with high mortality in septic patients, characterized by reversible systolic and diastolic dysfunction. It is essential to monitor cardiac function and hemodynamic changes in septic animals. Here, we present a protocol to monitor cardiac function and hemodynamics in septic rodents. We describe steps for performing cecal ligation and puncture on rodents to induce sepsis, acquiring two-dimensional echocardiographic and M-mode ultrasonic images, and assessing mean arterial pressure in septic animals. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Zhang et al.1. Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Binbin Meng, Xinrun Wang, Li Li, Haisong Zhang, Wenchao Li, Zhonghua Hu, Lina Zhang, Zhaoxin Qian. Protocol to monitor cardiac function and hemodynamics in septic rodents. STAR protocols. 2024 Mar 15;5(1):102942

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PMID: 38457344

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