The following special instruments, devices, and services are available to researchers at the Vanderbilt University CRC:

• • Cardiovascular procedure laboratory
  • EKG telemetry
  • Electrocardiograph
  • Continuous ECG Holter monitoring
  • Tilt table
  • Continuous blood pressure monitors
  • Exercise treadmill
  • Bicycle ergometer
  • Leg press strength assessment device
  • Sleep studies lab
  • Neurophysiological Testing Facilities
  • Forearm Perfusion Equipment
  • Hand-warming devices for arterialization of venous blood
  • Metabolic kitchen / Nutrition services
  • Computer software for nutrient analysis of food records and planning metabolic diets
  • Computerized Database Management and Analysis
  • Biotechnology Support
  • 24-Hour Nursing Care
  • Total Nitrogen Analysis with Pyrochemilluminescence
  • DNA Extraction Service
  • Automated Biochemical Urine and Serum Analysis
  • HPLC with electrochemical detection
  • Fluoronephelometer
  • DEXA
  • BOD POD
  • Bioelectrical Impedance
  • Metabolic Carts
  • Katahn indirect calorimetry chamber
  • Bronchoscope
  • Exercise Monitors (Pedometers)
  • Blood Flow Doppler
  • Echocardiograph
  • Actigraphy
  • Exhaled Nitric Oxide Analyzer