Latex Balloons are used for measuring isovolumetric contractile forces in the left ventricle of isolated perfused hearts. These latex balloons are available in several different sizes to be used with hearts from rats up to pigs. Review the table to select the right size balloon for your application.
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Species
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Body weight kg
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Balloon Size
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Volume (ml)
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Dia x Length
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Rat
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0.1 - 0.2
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3
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0.03
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3x7
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Guinea Pig
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0.3 - 0.4
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4
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0.05
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4x8
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Pig
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0.5
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5
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0.1
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5x9
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Rabbit (small)
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0.7
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6
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0.2
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6x10
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Catalog#
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Descripton
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Pkg.
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Store
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170403
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3 X 7mm - 0.03ml Latex Balloons
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10
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170404
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4 X 8mm - 0.05ml Latex Balloons
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10
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170405
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5 X 9mm - 0.1ml Latex Balloons
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10
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170406
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6 X 10mm - 0.2ml Latex Balloons
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10
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170407
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6.8 X 11mm - 0.27ml Latex Balloons
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10
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170408
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8 X 12mm - 0.35ml Latex Balloons
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10
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170409
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8.5 X 13mm - 0.49ml Latex Balloons
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10
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#170423 -425
The balloon catheter is for ventricular insertion. It is a simple, reliable way to measure left ventricular isovolumetric pressure.
