An access to a good quality external ECG without surgery or anesthesia is now possible with the DECRO solution. The software automatically analyses a comprehensive panel of ECG derived parameters including interval calculations for conduction assessment.
Despite the rat is not the best model to study ECG morphology, especially QT interval, it remains an important model to study heart rate, intervals and variability. Other species such as minipig or guinea pig also available with DECRO could provide relevant alternatives to conduction studies usually carried out the in larger mammals.
The solution is capable of recording a low noise and high resolution (24 bits) Electrocardiogram (ECG) using external pack electrodes placed in a LEAD I configuration on the left and right flanks of the animal after local clipping. The electrodes are protected by the jacket.
ECG is recorded at 500 Hz and exhibits low noise levels with QRS complexes. The software provides built-in 50 Hz noise removal filters, automatic cardiac cycle detection and heart rate calculation.