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Qualitative support for the gradient model of cardiac pacemaker heterogeneity.
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PMID:  17282129     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In this study, we investigate the role of sinoatrial node (SAN) cellular heterogeneity in normal cardiac pacemaker function. Using detailed ionic models of electrical activity in SAN and atrial myocytes, we have formulated a number of models of SAN heterogeneity based on discrete-region (in which central and peripheral SAN type cell are separated into discrete regions), gradient and mosaic models of SAN organisation. Simulations of each of the different models were performed in one and two dimensions in the presence of both uniform and linearly increasing conductivity profiles. Simulation results suggest that the gradient model, in which cells display a smooth variation in membrane properties from the center to the periphery of the SAN, best reproduces action potential waveshapes and a site of earliest activation consistent with experimental observations in the intact SAN. We therefore propose that the gradient model of SAN heterogeneity represents the most plausible model of SAN organisation.
Authors:
Shaun Cloherty; Socrates Dokos; Nigel Lovell
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference     Volume:  1     ISSN:  1557-170X     ISO Abbreviation:  Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc     Publication Date:  2005  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-02-06     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101243413     Medline TA:  Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  133-6     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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