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. 1977 Apr;39(4):459–461. doi: 10.1136/hrt.39.4.459

Fibreoptic studies of the aortic valve in dogs.

P Dee, I Crosby
PMCID: PMC483258  PMID: 322687

Abstract

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.

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