Background

The Institute of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology of Kaposvar University was founded in 1990. The clinical diagnostic service is a key activity of the Institute. The Institute works in joint participation with the departments of the University of Kaposvár and participates in national and international animal breeding science research programmes, and provides services to international companies engaged mainly in angiographic studies.

Material and Methods
The experimental research activity of the Institute is supported by the following infrastructure: CT and MR scanners, the laboratory work is supported by a Bruker Minispec PC 140 NMR spectrometer, Partec Cyflow® Space flow cytometry, Il Gem Premier 3000 blood electrolyte analyzer. Since 2000, invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular research has been supported with the Siemens Coroscop Top angiography system.

Results
Animal model studies at the Institue of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology 1. Testing of aneurysm-closing materials
2. Stent-implatation procedures in coronary or/and carotid arteries.
3. Myocardial infarction model in pigs.

4. Open heart surgery and consequential embolism detection in the brain of pigs by means of MRI.
5. Pacemaker testing in pigs.
6. Atrial Septal Defect (ASD - PFO) and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) model in pigs.

7. Testing new type of vessel catheters, angiological and orthopedical surgical methods in pigs. 8. Double Balloon Technique for pulmonary vein isolation using arctic front in sheeps.

Conclusion
Our aim is to provide a high quality invasive and non-invasive experimental work on different animal models using the excellent facility and researcher stuff of the Institute.