Abstract
In this paper we present an autonomic cardiovascular model of a preterm infant of 28 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of 1000 g and a closed ductus arteriosus by the end of the first week, that is capable of describing the complex interactions between heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. The hemodynamic model consists of a pulsatile heart and several vascular compartments, and is regulated by a baroreflex control system. The model is relatively simple to allow for a mathematical analysis of the dynamics but sufficiently complex to provide a realistic representation of the underlying physiology. The model provides (beat-to-beat) values of R-R interval and blood pressure that resemble realistic signals of preterm infants. The model is validated with experimental data obtained in preterm infants.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 2011 |
Place of Publication | Piscataway |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 896-899 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4577-1589-1 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4244-4121-1 |
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Publication status | Published - 26 Dec 2011 |
Event | 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 2011 - Boston, MA, United States Duration: 30 Aug 2011 → 3 Sept 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 2011 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Boston, MA |
Period | 30/08/11 → 3/09/11 |