WEBINAR SERIES—Measurement of Cardiac Function Using Pressure-volume Loops in Swine

June 28, 2023
11 a.m. EDT

Join Pedro Ferreira, PhD, for an in-depth discussion of his work using pressure-volume loops in large animal models of heart failure. 

Translational models are extremely important for testing new devices and therapies and are the last step before clinical application. In most cardiovascular applications, accurate analysis of cardiac function is required. Pressure-volume (PV) loop analysis is routinely used for this type of analysis because it provides detailed data concerning the left, right or biventricular functions. 

This webinar will include the step-by-step methodology for using a percutaneous approach to acquire left ventricle pressure-volume loop data with a multisegment conductance catheter. From animal preparation to data acquisition, Ferreira will showcase the equipment and consumables required for this technique. He will also discuss potential alternatives which make PV loop data accessible to those managing a large animal facility.  

Key learning objectives include:   

• how to perform ultrasound-guided vascular accesses, 
• how to catheterize the left ventricle, 
• determining which catheter/sheath options are available for PV catheter introduction, and 
• what to expect when performing left ventricle PV loop analysis. 

Speaker

Pedro Mendes Ferreira, PhD is a biologist who has worked the field of cardiovascular sciences for 15 years. Most of his training and research career have focused on small and large animal physiological measurements, including ventricular pressure-volume loop analysis.