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Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans and Experimental Animals. Part 2: Blood Pressure Measurement in Experimental Animals. A Statement for Professionals From the Subcommittee of Professional and Public Education of the American Heart Association Council on High Blood Pressure Research

Theodore W. Kurtz MD; Karen A. Griffin MD; Anil K. Bidani MD; Robin L. Davisson PhD; and John E. Hall PhD

Abstract--In experimental animals, as in humans, techniques for measuring blood pressure (BP) have improved considerably over the past decade. In this document, we present recommendations for measuring BP in experimental animals with the goal of helping investigators select optimal methods for BP monitoring in the research laboratory. The advantages and disadvantages of various BP measurement methods are discussed and specific recommendations are provided for selecting the optimal technique depending on the study objective. Although indirect techniques that permit only sporadic measurements of BP may be suitable for some purposes, methods for directly measuring BP are generally preferred because of their ability to monitor the highly dynamic nature of BP in a comprehensive fashion. Selection of the methods to be used should ultimately be guided by the study objectives to insure that the techniques chosen are appropriate for the experimental questions being explored.


Key words: blood pressure • blood pressure determination • blood pressure monitoring • hypertension, experimental




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