Longitudinal interrogation of sympathetic neural circuits and hemodynamics in preclinical models

Jordan W. Squair, Matthieu Gautier, Jan Elaine Soriano, Rémi Hudelle, Lois Mahe, Suje Amir, Victor Perez Puchalt, Quentin Barraud, Aaron A. Phillips, Gregoire Courtine

Published: 2022-11-22 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-022-00764-w

Sympathetic Neural Circuits

Hemodynamics

Preclinical Models

Neuroprosthetic Baroreflex

Telemetry Technologies

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