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Nonlinear dynamics in cardiac conductionElectrical conduction in the heart shows many phenomena familiar from nonlinear dynamics. Among these phenomena are multiple basins of attraction, phase locking, and perhaps period-doubling bifurcations and chaos. We describe a simple cellular-automation model of electrical conduction which simulates normal conduction patterns in the heart as well as a wide range of disturbances of heart rhythm. In addition, we review the application of percolation theory to the analysis of the development of complex, self-sustaining conduction patterns.
Document ID
20040089843
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Kaplan, D. T.
(Division of Health Sciences and Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States)
Smith, J. M.
Saxberg, B. E.
Cohen, R. J.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Mathematical biosciences
Volume: 90
ISSN: 0025-5564
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-988
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Discipline Cardiopulmonary
Review, Tutorial
Non-NASA Center
Review
NASA Program Biomedical Research
NASA Discipline Number 21-10

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