Abstract
Regional differences in electrical action potential (AP) properties can provide a substrate for atrial arrhythmias. We quantify such differences by developing detailed AP models for the left (LA) and right (RA) rabbit atrial cells in order to study the underlying electrophysiological mechanisms, as well as their impacts on vulnerable properties of the atrial tissue. The transient outward current, I-10, is identified as the major factor contributing to the AP differences between the LA and RA cells, which suggests a potential pharmacological target for reducing heterogeneity and vulnerability of the atria.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Proceedings |
Place of Publication | United States |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 141-144 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 2008 |
ISBN (Print) | 1557-170X 978-1-4244-1814-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-Engineering-in-Medicine-and-Biology-Society - Vancouver, CANADA Duration: 20 Aug 2008 → 24 Aug 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-Engineering-in-Medicine-and-Biology-Society |
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City | Vancouver, CANADA |
Period | 20/08/08 → 24/08/08 |
Keywords
- Engineering, Biomedical
- Engineering, Electrical & Electronic