The American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions is the leading US cardiovascular conference for basic, translational, clinical and population science. From vascular biology to genetics and drug discovery, the event will cover the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease from a variety of perspectives.
By promoting a collaborative approach to study both cardiovascular and pulmonary function together, emka & SCIREQ offer a unique perspective into the preclinical study of heart diseases. Our sophisticated instruments permit the collection and analysis of ECG signals, PV Loops, and lung function in vivo and ex vivo. This allows for detailed insights into many cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to:
Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. When the left ventricle is weakened, pressure increases in the lung vasculature allowing fluid to collect (pulmonary edema). When the right ventricle is weakened, it is often a result of pulmonary hypertension, where the pulmonary arteries are narrowed or damaged. This makes it harder for blood to flow through the lungs and forces the right ventricle to work harder, eventually weakening the muscle. Understanding this close interaction and impact on the body requires a two-step approach, investigating both cardio and pulmonary outcomes.
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Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats with an irregular rhythm, due to a change in the electrical impulses to the heart. These changes affect the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, leading to other organs (e.g. the lungs) becoming damaged. Some arrhythmias like Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) are directly related to the pressure exerted on the heart by the inhalation and exhalation of the lungs.
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COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease that causes obstructed airflow into and out of the lungs. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD, therefore most animal models are developed through smoke exposure over a significant period of time. The American Heart Association recognizes that cigarette smoking is one of the 6 major independent risk factors for heart disease, therefore these animal models of COPD will likely impact both cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and both endpoints should be studied.Read more on…
Learn more at booth 1214 in the main convention center hall. Our cardio and pulmonary equipment will be on display and our team of experts will be there to discuss how we can work together to optimize your research and answer any questions you may have.

Exhibit hours:
Sunday November 8 – 11 am to 4 pm
Monday November 9 - 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday November 10 - 10 am to 2:30 pm
For more information on our respiratory products, please visit the SCIREQ website: www.scireq.com.
For more information on our cardiovascular solutions, please visit the emka TECNOLOGIES website: www.emkatech.com.
Contact us: toll free at 1-877-572-4737 or by email at [email protected].
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