Experimental Models of Cardiovascular Diseases : Methods and Protocols

This second edition provides new and updated methods for establishing reliable and reproducible experimental models of cardiovascular diseases. Chapters detail practical protocols from expert laboratories focusing on cardiovascular research, that would be critical in exploring novel discoveries in cardiac biology, and the development of effective therapeutic approaches. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.  Authoritative and cutting-edge, Experimental Models of Cardiovascular Diseases: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to provide detailed and practical protocols that will be valuable tools for researchers in cardiology to conduct their research.