A New Simple Model for the Synthesis of the Electrocardiogram
- 1 August 1969
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Circulation
- Vol. 40 (2) , 173-178
- https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.40.2.173
Abstract
This paper reports the development of a simple, inexpensive apparatus that can be constructed and programmed to simulate normal as well as abnormal depolarization and repolarization of the heart and to reproduce an electrocardiogram. The device utilizes a modulated light beam, a series of differential photocells, a patch cord programmer, and a synthesizer consisting of an array of dipoles in a saline conductor. Changes occurring on a cellular level are simulated and programmed and in proper temporal sequence to the multiple dipoles, thereby forming a resultant spatial generator of QRS and T complexes.Keywords
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