Nonlinear dynamics in cardiac conduction

Math Biosci. 1988:90:19-48. doi: 10.1016/0025-5564(88)90056-9.

Abstract

Electrical conduction in the heart shows many phenomena familiar from nonlinear dynamics. Among these phenomena are multiple basins of attraction, phase locking, and perhaps period-doubling bifurcations and chaos. We describe a simple cellular-automation model of electrical conduction which simulates normal conduction patterns in the heart as well as a wide range of disturbances of heart rhythm. In addition, we review the application of percolation theory to the analysis of the development of complex, self-sustaining conduction patterns.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Atrial Function / physiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart / physiology*
  • Heart Conduction System / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Cardiovascular*
  • Nonlinear Dynamics*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / physiopathology*
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / physiopathology*
  • Ventricular Function / physiology