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Ophthalmic Res 2013;50:123-128
(DOI:10.1159/000351629)

Myogenic Oscillations in Rabbit Ocular Vasculature Are Very Low Frequency

Delgado E.a · Marques-Neves C.b · Rocha I.b · Sales-Luís J.a · Silva-Carvalho L.b

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aDepartamento de Clínica, Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lisbon Technical University and bInstituto de Medicina Molecular and Instituto de Fisiologia, Faculty of Medicine, Lisbon University, Lisbon, Portugal

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Abstract of Original Paper

Received: November 26, 2012
Accepted: March 20, 2013
Published online: July 27, 2013

Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0030-3747 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0259 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ORE

Abstract

Background/Aims: In a previously described model of isolated rabbit eye, we detected myogenic intrinsic vascular tone of unknown origin in the ophthalmic artery. In order to better understand the origin of these low frequency oscillations, we analyzed their spectral characteristics using fast Fourier. Methods: Hybrid New Zealand rabbits of either sex (n = 24) were used; they were divided into 2 groups according to age. The spectral characteristics of the myogenic behaviour of the rabbit external ophthalmic artery were analyzed using the fast Fourier algorithm. Results: The frequency of the oscillations of the myogenic activity seen in the rabbit external ophthalmic artery varied between 0.033 and 0.066 Hz (mean 0.045 ± 0.012 Hz), all in the region of very low frequency (VLF) oscillations (VLF <0.07 Hz for the rabbit). The frequency of spontaneous oscillations was higher in younger animals. Conclusion: Fast Fourier analysis proved to be an adequate mathematical tool to analyze the myogenic tone oscillations, which were all in the range of VLF in the model we used. These results indicate that myogenic vascular function of ocular blood flow is composed of VLF oscillations, and they provide a new explanation for the origin of VLF in arterial spectra. They also suggest that the ocular local myogenic vascular function observed is more efficient in younger animals.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Received: November 26, 2012
Accepted: March 20, 2013
Published online: July 27, 2013

Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0030-3747 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0259 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ORE

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