Percutaneous myocardial infarction model in rabbit

This video file contains fluoroscopic recordings of 6 steps of the percutaneous inductions of myocardial infarction in rabbit.

1. Identification of the aortic structures.

2. Insertion of the guide wire.

3. Guidance of 4F catheter over guide wire.

4. Identification of the coronary ostium and apical artery.

5. Engagement of the coronary vessel with a floppy guide wire.

6. Advancement of the micro-catheter and tip over the wire to deploy the tip.