Fibreoptic studies of the aortic valve in dogs.
The study describes a method for visualisation of the aortic valve in the intact animal using a non-obstructive endoscopic system. Clearing of blood from the field of vision is achieved by the rapid injection of saline during a period of asystole.
D000818:Animals; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004285:Dogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006323:Heart Arrest