Nonlinear dynamics of periodically paced cardiac tissue

Elena G. Tolkacheva, Xiaopeng Zhao

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Abstract

This manuscript reviews various experimental methods and mathematical approaches for nonlinear dynamics of paced cardiac tissue. A particular focus is on cardiac alternans. Several mapping models are introduced to predict alternans at the cellular level. Experimental observations and modeling approaches are introduced to understand mechanisms of alternans formation in extended heart tissue. In addition, potential bifurcation mechanisms of alternans and the underlying interplay between calcium and voltage dynamics are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)347-363
Number of pages17
JournalNonlinear Dynamics
Volume68
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2012

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Fig. 16 Three different mechanisms of alternans in (a) in two coupled cells. Notations are similar to Fig. 15. Note the presence of additional boundaries in compare to Fig. 15 Acknowledgements This work was supported by National Science Foundation grants PHY0957468 (E.G.T) and 0845753 (XZ).

Keywords

  • Action potential duration
  • Alternans
  • Bifurcations
  • Restitution

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