Cellular automation model of ventricular conduction

Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing - Tập 30 - Trang 481-486 - 1992
R. H. Mitchell1,2, A. H. Bailie1,2, J. McC Anderson1,2
1Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Ulster, Newtonabbey, UK
2The Northern Ireland Bio-Engineering Centre, University of Ulster, Newtonabbey, UK

Tóm tắt

A computer simulation of ventricular conduction is presented with a discrete element ventricular conduction model. The model is shown to be capable of demonstrating normal ventricular rhythm, including QRS and T-waves, plus a variety of rhythm disturbances including missed beats, electrical alternans and self-sustaining instability with arrythmias. The morphology of the range of alternans produced bears a strong resemblance to certain clinically recognised arrythmias.

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