Why the Left Ventricle Is Not a Sphere
In this study, we have tried to understand why the left ventricle (LV) is not a homogeneous sphere. An experimental model of a spherical ventricle was developed. The chamber was configured as a mathematical model, and the wall properties were represented by isolated cardiac muscles. The stroke work...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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| Series: | Applied Bionics and Biomechanics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ABB-2004-9693533 |