Theoretical analysis of coronary flow regulation

O. Barnea*

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Abstract

The purpose is to present a parameter which is related to cardiac oxygen reserve and demonstrate its usefulness in studying coronary autoregulation. In proposing this parameter, it is assumed that myocardial oxygen supply and consumption are equal under steady state condition. This assumption allows the use of the value of oxygen consumption as an estimate of oxygen supply. Coronary resistance to oxygen flow is defined and used to study the response of coronary autoregulation to changes in cardiac contractility and preload. Using this parameter, which indicates coronary reserve, the author was able to demonstrate an optimal contractility level for which coronary resistance to oxygen flow is maximal.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputers in Cardiology
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages657-659
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)081862485X
StatePublished - 1992
EventProceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Computers in Cardiology - Venice, Italy
Duration: 23 Sep 199126 Sep 1991

Publication series

NameComputers in Cardiology
ISSN (Print)0276-6574

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Computers in Cardiology
CityVenice, Italy
Period23/09/9126/09/91

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