Abstract
Researchers established a quantitative rubric for evaluating vascular samples, determining inter-rater reliability, and assessing embalming fluids efficacy. Methods: Twenty-six hematoxylin and eosin cadaveric arteries from Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, were evaluated by quadrants for certain vascular structures (Table 1) using ImageScope by Aperio. Results: Samples rated highly; mean grade of 3.883/4. Atherosclerotic samples were lower ( p< 0.0001 student t-test) even when subdivided into coronary and carotid arteries (Figure 5). Interrater reliability was highly correlated (adjusted R2=0.03). The validity of the rubric demonstrates cadaveric tissue is sufficient for hypothesis driven research.
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