Submitted by: Ethan Kelley

Category: Anatomy & Physiology

Contributors: Courtland Johns

Creation: EKV (EKG-gated Kilohertz Visualization) Ultrasound Imaging

Caption: EKV ultrasound imaging visualizes the progression of a murine thoracic aortic aneurysm through five-time points after the introduction of BAPN (beta-aminopropionitrile) to drinking water. BAPN inhibits collagen replacement around major arteries, causing aneurysms when administered to young mice. Major tick marks indicate millimeters. Images were collected and processed with VisualSonics Vevo3100 and Vevo Lab.