Regional Differences in Rabbit Atrial Action Potential Properties: Mechanisms, Consequences and Pharmacological Implications

Oleg V Aslanidi, Rebecca S Dewey, Alexandra R Morgan, Mark Boyett, Henggui Zhang

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Proceedings
Place of PublicationUnited States
PublisherIEEE
Pages141-144
Number of pages4
Volume2008
ISBN (Print)1557-170X 978-1-4244-1814-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-Engineering-in-Medicine-and-Biology-Society - Vancouver, CANADA
Duration: 20 Aug 200824 Aug 2008

Conference

Conference30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-Engineering-in-Medicine-and-Biology-Society
CityVancouver, CANADA
Period20/08/0824/08/08

Keywords

  • Engineering, Biomedical
  • Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

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