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Heart Rate- and ECG-Recording in the Rat by Biotelemetry

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New Toxicology for Old

Part of the book series: Archives of Toxicology ((TOXICOLOGY,volume 5))

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A method for 24 h recording of the heart rate (HR) in unrestrained, freely moving rats is described. Commercially available biotelemetry transmitters were used in combination with normal ranged FM-receivers. The data presented show a pronounced diurnal rhythm in the HR of the rat. When the rats are exposed to noise a large increase in the HR could be demonstrated. The system described is also suitable for analysis of the time parameters of the electro-cardiogram (ECG).

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  1. Institute of Toxicology, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, University of Zürich, Schorenstrasse 16, 8603, Schwerzenbach, Switzerland

    J. Schlatter & G. Zbinden

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  1. Department of Pharmacology, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland

    Claire M. Chambers  & Philip L. Chambers  & 

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Schlatter, J., Zbinden, G. (1982). Heart Rate- and ECG-Recording in the Rat by Biotelemetry. In: Chambers, C.M., Chambers, P.L. (eds) New Toxicology for Old. Archives of Toxicology, vol 5. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68511-8_31

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