Heart Cells Under Reduced Oxygen Conditions (VIDEO)

Tufts University

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HL-1 cardiomyocytes grown in the chip and exposed to lowered levels of oxygen (hypoxia) exhibit slowed and irregular beat rate which mimics arrhythmia observed in cardiac arrest.

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Brian Timko, Tufts University

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