Ultrasound characterization of cardiovascular alterations in young ob/ob mice

Obesity is associated with diabetes and an increased cardiovascular risk. Leptin-deficient mice (ob/ob) are used as model of metabolic disease: they are characterized by obesity and insulin-resistance. Aim of this work is to identify early cardiovascular alterations in young ob/ob mice using micro-ultrasound imaging.
Source: Artery Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research