The capillary-centric model of cardiac coupling-as-thermodynamics

<p> Models of ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) have historically described the heart as a function of its energetic interaction with the arterial system. However, these models either represent the dynamic, adaptive cardiovascular system (CVS) in isolation or sacrifice cardiac mechanics to u...

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Main Author: Taylor, Andrew James David
Language:EN
Published: North Dakota State University 2015
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Online Access:http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1606114