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Echocardiography has recently been introduced to small animal research, allowing serial measurements of cardiac diseases. In addition, the hamster model has been increasingly used, as it mimics many human heart conditions. However, no reference range of echocardiographic values reflecting normal left ventricular (LV) function exists for hamsters. The purpose of this study was to provide one.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Cardiomyopathies Unit, Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School, Av Jandira 185 ap41B Moema, São Paulo 04080-000, Brazil. verasalemi@uol.com.br
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