Abstract
A multi-layers theoretical model of a coronary arteriolar smooth muscle was developed to elucidate the role of oxygen in the control of coronary blood flow. Both oxygen transport by diffusion and local tissue metabolism were considereded. Oxygen partial pressure in all layers was calculated. The model suggests that in normal conditions, oxygen partial pressure reaches its minimal value in the media, where oxygen consumption is the greatest. When the smooth muscle is injured, its metabolic demands are increased in order to heal, resulting in a PO2 decline. These results are in agreement with experimental results. The model also shows that increased myocardial oxygen partial pressure causes the arteriolar smooth muscle to contract in response to lack of oxygen. Decreased myocardial oxygen pressure results in expansion of the arteriole allowing greater coronary flow.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 78-80 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annual Reports of the Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University |
Volume | 1 |
State | Published - 2001 |
Event | 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 25 Oct 2001 → 28 Oct 2001 |