From: Effect of streptozotocin-induced diabetes on left ventricular function in adult rats: an in vivo Pinhole Gated SPECT study
Glycemia (mg/dL)
Body mass (g)
Heart mass (mg)
Heart to Body Mass ratio (mg/g)
Controls (n = 9)
99 ± 12
658 ± 45
1370 ± 210
2.2 ± 0.1
Diabetics (n = 12)
422 ± 52*
399 ± 35*
1190 ± 280
2.9 ± 0.3*