A system for assessing mechanical performance, heat production, and oxygen utilization of isolated perfused whole hearts

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A method is described for the simultaneous assessment of mechanical performance, heat production, and oxygen utilization in isolated perfused beating whole hearts. Subsequent analysis yields an index of efficiency of performance, the level of metabolism basal to any mechanical performance, and the caloric equivalent of oxygen. The system is especially suited to the examination of the effect of gas phase agents — for example, halothane — on these parameters.

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