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...

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Main Authors: Felix A. Blyakhman, Tatyana F. Shklyar, Ivan A. Pavlov, Sergey Yu Sokolov, Alexey A. Grinko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2004-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ABB-2004-9693533
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