Research

Cardiovascular Phenotyping Core

The Department of Integrative Medical Sciences offers an Echo Core Laboratory well equipped with the latest technology available for any small animal study that requires echocardiographic assessment. Investigators have access to state-of-the-art instruments, including the VisualSonics Vevo 770  and Vevo 2100 micro-imaging system, capable of delivering the highest quality ultrasound images, tissue Doppler and Doppler blood flow. Our facility is also equipped with Siemens Sequoia system used for perfusion imaging (contrast echocardiography, non-targeted and targeted).

Our machines, complete with versatile software packages, allow for easy image acquisition and assist investigators in developing customized protocols for imaging of various organ systems. Our facility is also equipped with other useful instruments such as pressure and pressure -volume (PV) measurements systems (Transonic) and data acquisition systems (AD Instruments) that make other hemodynamic assessments, such as pressure/volume measurements possible. Several current studies being conducted in our facility include structural/functional studies following myocardial infarction, ischemia/reperfusion, transaortic banding/de-banding, doxorubicin induced cardiomyopathy models and myocardial perfusion (contrast) imaging. Our echo facility is equipped with surgical platforms and dissecting microscopes to facilitate the use of multiple applications.Please contact Dr Vahagn Ohanyan for more information.

Contact

Vahagn Ohanyan, M.D., Ph.D.
Phone: 330.325.6535
Email: vohanyan@neomed.edu

Cardiovascular Phenotyping Core

Research at NEOMED