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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:08Ultrasound System and Station Preparation
- 02:33Mouse Preparation
- 03:58Embryo Identification
- 04:46Heart Rate Measurement
- 06:35Embryo Genotyping
- 07:21Impact of Furin, a Serine Protease on Embryonic Heart Rate
- 07:43Conclusion
Ultra-high frequency ultrasound is a powerful live imaging tool to examine cardiac abnormalities in small animals. Its noninvasiveness allows maintaining the physiologic state of embryos. Herein, we show the use of M-mode ultrasound to measure the heart rates of embryos at E18.5 in utero.
