Stereoscopic Image of Murine Lower Limb Blood Vessels Using Micro X-Ray CT (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Stereoscopic Image of Murine Lower Limb Blood Vessels Using Micro X-Ray CT

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Micro X-ray CT scans reveal the reason why mice do not suffer as much tissue damage under ischemic conditions as humans. Their inferior gluteal artery provides a more effective bridge around blood clots in the femoral artery.

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Dr. Yuichiro Arima

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