Abstract
A mathematical model of ventricular tissue, incorporated into stretch-activated channels (SACs) and volume-activated chloride currents (Icl,swell), was developed to investigate the interactions between cellular geometry and gap junctions in modulating action potential duration (APD). Results showed that (1) Shortening of APD was observed by activation of SACs using sustained axis-stretch in cellular uncoupling; however, lengthening of APD was observed in cellular coupling. (2) Shortening of APD was observed by activation of Icl,swell using radial swelling in both coupling and uncoupling. Thus, the alteration of APD by mechano-electrical feedback (MEF) in various gap junctions can be arrhythmogenic.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 142 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780356756 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (1st Joint BMES / EMBS) - Atlanta, GA, USA Duration: Oct 13 1999 → Oct 16 1999 |
Other
Other | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (1st Joint BMES / EMBS) |
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City | Atlanta, GA, USA |
Period | 10/13/99 → 10/16/99 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering