About Us
Dr. Hunter Champion |
Our laboratory's work with Scisense began 3 years ago when we purchased a mouse/rat pressure volume loop setup complete with a 1.2 F mouse conductance catheter and a 1.9F rat conductance catheter. We have used these catheters to study both left ventricular and right ventricular function in models of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension with consistent and reliable results. Our experience with Scisense has been nothing but positive. The catheters themselves provide for excellent hemodynamics and have been incredibly durable. From an engineering standpoint, Scisense was able to construct a custom-built dual-pressure mouse conductance catheter for analysis of pulmonary vascular impedance spectra in our models of pulmonary hypertension. The company worked with us to ensure that the construction was according to expectations and it was delivered in a timely manner. The thing that I have been most pleased with in our interaction with Scisense has been the service. We are able to quickly get in contact with tech support, sales, or customer service with a simple phone call or email. Whenever we have needed equipment or information in a time-sensitive manner, Scisense has always delivered. Hunter Clay Champion, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.H.A. |
Dr. Mark Sussman |
In our cardiovascular laboratory we monitor functional cardiac recovery with Scisense catheters in mice to validate regenerative therapies. From the catheters Scisense provides we are able to obtain invasive hemodynamic measurements that are instrumental in confirming our echocardiographic techniques. In addition to superior hardware, the Scisense catheters hold up well, especially considering the extensive use they endure in our lab. Furthermore, if we have ever experienced a problem with our products, Scisense has been very responsive: their representatives are extremely knowledgeable and take the necessary time to be helpful and patient. Repairs are serviced in a timely manner, or replacement catheters are issued when appropriate. Thanks Scisense and to all the helpful people who have worked with our team to ensure our data is the best it can be! Laboratory of Dr. Mark Sussman "We needed a reliable and robust invasive hemodynamic setup to take our phenotypic characterizations to the next higher level of sophistication. Scisense provides a user friendly and comprehensive solution at an attractive price that has exceeded all our expectations. Their hardware and software combination is great and the data from the system has become essential for all our recent high profile publications." Mark Sussman, PhD |
Dr. James Clark |
“...We use PV loops as a diagnostic end-point in studies investigating the pathways involved in pathological hypertrophy and left ventricular dysfunction following infarction. We started to use Scisense catheters soon after we first found the company, as they appeared to have a great deal of confidence in their product. This faith has turned out to be well founded; the Scisense catheters we use have proven hard-wearing and reliable and are used regularly by a number of researchers. Recently we have been fortunate to have been asked to test the new admittance-based ADVantage™ System in our laboratory which has proven to be a very worthwhile experience. We have been able to validate the new technology along side existing PV conductance systems and intend to use the new system in all our future studies. Despite the time and space between our laboratory and Scisense we have always received first rate service from the company and their support and sales team have been happy to call us at our convenience to answer any questions or discuss or provide information...” James E. Clark, Ph.D.
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Dr. Pamela Lucchesi |
Our laboratory uses PV analysis to assess cardiac function in rats and mice. We recently purchased the ADVantage system streamline data acqisition. The ADVantage system is easy to use and provides clear and concise control features. The ability to generate "true volume" in real time makes the system invaluable. Furthermore, we have used the Visual Sonics 2100 system as a secondary validation method to ensure our data are accurate and precise. The two techniques produce results that are strikingly similar. As a company Scisense has been extremely helpful and has provided wonderful support for our system. We have a terrific working relationship and we know that any concern will be addressed promptly. Furthermore, the Scisense group consists of skilled engineers that develop novel products and trained cardiovascular physiologists. This team not only troubleshoots data acquisition but also aids in experimental design and interpretation of the results. Pamela Lucchesi, Ph.D. |