Electrophysiology model for a human heart with ischemic scar and realistic Purkinje network

Toni Lassila*, Matthias Lange, Antonio R. Porras Perez, Karim Lekadir, Xènia Albà, Gemma Piella, Alejandro F. Frangi

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Abstract

The role of Purkinje fibres in the onset of arrhythmias is controversial and computer simulations may shed light on possible arrhythmic mechanisms involving the Purkinje fibres. However, few computational modelling studies currently include a detailed Purkinje network as part of the model. We present a coupled Purkinje-myocardium electrophysiology model that includes an explicit model for the ischemic scar plus a detailed Purkinje network, and compare simulated activation times to those obtained by electro-anatomical mapping in vivo during sinus rhythm pacing. The results illustrate the importance of using sufficiently dense Purkinje networks in patient-specific studies to capture correctly the myocardial early activation that may be influenced by surviving Purkinje fibres in the infarct region.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStatistical Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart
Subtitle of host publicationImaging and Modelling Challenges - 6th International Workshop, STACOM 2015 Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2015, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsKawal Rhode, Oscar Camara, Alistair Young, Tommaso Mansi, Maxime Sermesant, Mihaela Pop
PublisherSpringer-Verlag Italia
Pages90-97
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783319287119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event6th International Workshop on Statistical Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart, STACOM 2015 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 9 Oct 20159 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume9534
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference6th International Workshop on Statistical Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart, STACOM 2015
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period9/10/159/10/15

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