• Continuous hemodynamic monitoring in an intact rat model of simulated diving 

      Gaustad, Svein Erik; Kondratyev, Timofey; Eftedal, Ingrid; Tveita, Torkjel (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-13)
      Cardiovascular risk is elevated in divers, but detailed information of cardiac function during diving is missing. The aim of this study was to apply an intact rat model with continuous monitoring of cardiac left ventricular (LV) function in a simulated diving experiment. Thirteen rats were inserted with a LV pressure–volume catheter and a pressure transducer in the femoral artery to measure hemodynamic ...
    • Effects of cold decompression on hemodynamic function and DCS risk in a dry diving rat model 

      Gaustad, Svein Erik; Kondratyev, Timofey; Eftedal, Ingrid; Tveita, Torkjel (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-03)
      Background: Diving in cold water is thought to increase the risk of decompression sickness (DCS), especially if the diver is cold during decompression. In this study, we investigated hemodynamic function and DCS risk in an animal model, where cold decompression was followed by rewarming at the surface. <p> <p>Methods: Nine female Sprague Dawley rats had pressure-volume catheters inserted into ...