Mechanisms of Atrial Arrhythmias
Subtitle: Insights from the Development of a Biophysically Detailed Model of the Human Atria
Publisher: Springer
Published: Nov 05, 2013
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9783319016429
Description: This thesis describes the development of biophysically detailed computer models of the human atria and torso to study the underlying mechanisms of cardiac diseases, some of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality. This is a cross-disciplinary project, involving fundamentals of cardiac electrophysiology, physics of excitable media, applied mathematics and high performance scientific computing and visualisation.  The author uses computer models to provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of the genesis of atrial fibrillation and develops novel techniques for the monitoring of atrial tachycardia.
Notes: Source title: Mechanisms of Atrial Arrhythmias: Insights from the Development of a Biophysically Detailed Model of the Human Atria (Springer Theses)