Animal Models in Cardiovascular Research

Front Matter....Pages I-XIII
General Principles of Animal Selection, Preoperative Care, Preanesthesia, Chemical Restraint and Analgesia....Pages 3-20
Cardiovascular Effects of the Opiods....Pages 21-80
Cardiovascular Effects of the Tranquilizers....Pages 81-132
Cardiovascular Effects of other Drugs Commonly used in Cardiovascular Research....Pages 133-191
Introduction to the Anesthetic Agents....Pages 192-196
Cardiovascular Effects of Intravenous Anesthetic Agents....Pages 197-243
Cardiovascular Effects of Inhalant Anesthetic Agents....Pages 244-320
Cardiovascular Effects of Halucinogens, Neurolept Analgesic/Anesthetic Combinations and Steroid Anesthetics....Pages 321-365
Effects of Chemical Restraint and Anesthesia on Blood Glucose Levels....Pages 366-372
Normal Cardiovascular Parameters from Intact, Awake Animals....Pages 373-463
Naturally Occurring Models of Cardiovascular Disease....Pages 464-497
Iatrogenic Models for Studying Heart Disease....Pages 498-535
Animal Models of Atherosclerosis....Pages 536-547
Animal Models of Hypertension....Pages 548-558
In-Vivo Measurements; Pitfalls and Problems of Instrumentation....Pages 559-593
Back Matter....Pages 594-616