TY - JOUR
T1 - An integrated coronary circulation teaching model
AU - Oostrom, van, J.H.M.
AU - Kentgens, S.A.L.
AU - Beneken, J.E.W.
AU - Gravenstein, J.S.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Objectives: We present in this paper a model of the coronary circulation. This model is integrated with a model of the systemic circulation, and contains models for oxygen supply and demand. Methods: Three compartments are created: one for the right ventricle, one for the epicardial segment of the left ventricle and one for the endo-cardial segment of the left ventricle. The model was implemented in the Java programming language and contains a visual representation of the left and right ventricles which beat in real time. Color shading is used to represent the partial pressure of oxygen in the segments. A multitude of model parameters can be changed to simulate different scenarios. Results: The output of the model was characterized under different conditions and the results verified by clinicians. Conclusions: Educational models of human physiology can be very useful for a more indepth understanding of complete physiologic systems. The models must however have enough complexity, interaction with other systems, and realism to show the concepts being taught.
AB - Objectives: We present in this paper a model of the coronary circulation. This model is integrated with a model of the systemic circulation, and contains models for oxygen supply and demand. Methods: Three compartments are created: one for the right ventricle, one for the epicardial segment of the left ventricle and one for the endo-cardial segment of the left ventricle. The model was implemented in the Java programming language and contains a visual representation of the left and right ventricles which beat in real time. Color shading is used to represent the partial pressure of oxygen in the segments. A multitude of model parameters can be changed to simulate different scenarios. Results: The output of the model was characterized under different conditions and the results verified by clinicians. Conclusions: Educational models of human physiology can be very useful for a more indepth understanding of complete physiologic systems. The models must however have enough complexity, interaction with other systems, and realism to show the concepts being taught.
U2 - 10.1007/s10877-006-9025-0
DO - 10.1007/s10877-006-9025-0
M3 - Article
C2 - 16823603
SN - 1387-1307
VL - 20
SP - 235
EP - 242
JO - Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
JF - Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
IS - 4
ER -