Mechano-electric interactions in heterogeneous myocardium: development of fundamental experimental and theoretical models.

The heart is structurally and functionally a highly non-homogenous organ, yet its main function as a pump can only be achieved by the co-ordinated contraction of millions of ventricular cells. This apparent contradiction gives rise to the hypothesis that 'well-organised' inhomogeneity may...

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Main Authors: Markhasin, V, Solovyova, O, Katsnelson, L, Protsenko, Y, Kohl, P, Noble, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003