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Mechano-electric feedback effects in a three-dimensional (3D) model of the contracting cardiac ventricle

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  • Ani Amar
  • Sharon Zlochiver
  • Ofer Barnea

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Mechano-electric feedback affects the electrophysiological and mechanical function of the heart and the cellular, tissue, and organ properties. To determine the main factors that contribute to this effect, this study investigated the changes in the action potential characteristics of the ventricle during contraction. A model of stretch-activated channels was incorporated into a three-dimensional multiscale model of the contracting ventricle to assess the effect of different preload lengths on the electrophysiological behavior. The model describes the initiation and propagation of the electrical impulse, as well as the passive (stretch) and active (contraction) changes in the cardiac mechanics. Simulations were performed to quantify the relationship between the cellular activation and recovery patterns as well as the action potential durations at different preload lengths in normal and heart failure pathological conditions. The simulation results showed that heart failure significantly affected the excitation propagation parameters compared to normal condition. The results showed that the mechano-electrical feedback effects appear to be most important in failing hearts with low ejection fraction.

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  • Ani Amar & Sharon Zlochiver & Ofer Barnea, 2018. "Mechano-electric feedback effects in a three-dimensional (3D) model of the contracting cardiac ventricle," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(1), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0191238
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191238
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