Equipment

The Cardiovascular Research CORE has equipment that may be booked for use using the CORE’s iLab scheduling platform.  Below is a list of available equipment, along with a description of each.

The CORE also offers training on any equipment.  Please contact us for further questions, or find us on iLab to schedule training.

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Ultrasounds

The Research CORE has several ultrasounds that are available to be checked out by trained investigators. They can be used for both 2D and Doppler ultrasound and some have cardiac imaging capabilities. Below is a list of our available ultrasounds. If training is needed, please fill out the contact form.
GE Logiq E
9L-RS: Wide-band linear array; 3.33 – 10.0 mHz imaging frequency

L4-12t-RS: Wide-band linear array; 4.2 – 13.0 mHz imaging frequency

3Sc-RS: Wide-band phased array; 1.7 – 4.0 mHz imaging frequency

For more information on the GE Logiq e, click here.

GE Logiq S8
M5S-D: Broad-spectrum sector matrix array transducer; 1 – 5 mHz imaging frequency

9L-D: Broad-spectrum linear transducer; 2 – 8 mHz imaging frequency

C1-5-D: Broad-spectrum convex transducer; 1 – 6 mHz imaging frequency

For more information on the GE Logic S8, click here.

Arterial Stiffness Measures

​The CORE has two different models from SphymoCor for noninvasive measurement of peripheral and central arterial pressure waveform.
SphymoCor Cardiovascular Management System (CVMS)

A tonometry-based device used to noninvasively obtain vital cardiovascular data that cannot be obtained with traditional brachial cuff blood pressure measurements.  The SphygmoCor CVMS system includes both pulse wave velocity (PWV) and pulse wave analysis (PWA) software. With the SphygmoCor CVMS, PWV measurements can be taken between any two pulse points in the body; however, aortic PWV, measured with readings at the carotid and femoral arteries, has been shown to be the most predictive of cardiovascular risk.

SphymoCor XCEL

Provides measures of the central arterial pressure waveform and pulse wave velocity (PWV) as well as an assessment of arterial stiffness via waveform analysis (e.g., augmentation index, augmented pressure and reflected wave magnitude) using a combination of tonometry and cuff measurements.

Ambulatory Blood Pressure

The CORE has multiple ambulatory blood pressure monitors that can be checked out. Monitors can examine 24 hour mean pressure as well as daytime and nighttime pressures.
SunTech Oscar2 Blood Pressure Monitors

These monitors are the gold standard in 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.  Monitoring options include physiological waveforms with accurate augmentation index, as well as utilizing AtCor’s SphygmoCor technology to obtain central blood pressures.

Exercise Testing

The CORE can perform both submaximal and maximal exercise testing. Our GE treadmill and case system are state of the art and our staff is trained to perform these measures. We also have an upright and supine cycle ergometer available.
GE CASE Exercise Testing System
  • GE CASE Exercise Testing System 
  • Lode Cycle Ergometer
  • Supine Cycle Ergometer
Lode Cycle Ergometer
  • GE CASE Exercise Testing System 
  • Lode Cycle Ergometer
  • Supine Cycle Ergometer
Supine Cycle Ergometer
  • GE CASE Exercise Testing System 
  • Lode Cycle Ergometer
  • Supine Cycle Ergometer

Autonomic Reactivity

The CORE can assess autonomic reactivity to various physiological perturbations to examine blood pressure and heart rate reactivity and variability.
Finapres NOVA

The Finapres NOVA is a non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor that offers accurate measurement of blood pressure and cardiac output.  Blood pressure parameters include: blood pressure curve, systolic, mean and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate and interbeat interval.

For more information on the Finapres NOVA, click here.

Analysis of Reactive Oxygen Species

The CORE is equipped with an EMX Nano that can assess the spectra of free radical species.
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