| Propagation through electrically coupled cells. How a small SA node drives a large atrium. | |
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PMID: 3801575 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Each normal cardiac cycle is started by an action potential that is initiated in the sino-atrial (SA) node by automaticity of the SA nodal cells. This action potential then propagates from the SA node into the surrounding atrial cells. We have done numerical simulations of electrically coupled cells to understand how a small SA node can be spontaneously active and yet be sufficiently electrically coupled to the surrounding quiescent atrial cells to initiate an action potential in the atrial cells. Our results with a simple model of two coupled cells and a more complex model of a two-dimensional sheet of cells suggest that some degree of electrical uncoupling of the cells within the SA node may be an essential design feature of the normal SA-atrial system. |
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Authors:
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R W Joyner; F J van Capelle |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biophysical journal Volume: 50 ISSN: 0006-3495 ISO Abbreviation: Biophys. J. Publication Date: 1986 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-03-20 Completed Date: 1987-03-20 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370626 Medline TA: Biophys J Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1157-64 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Action Potentials Animals Atrial Function* Cell Communication Electric Conductivity Mathematics Models, Biological Models, Neurological Sinoatrial Node / physiology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HL-22562/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS |
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