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Contractile analysis and kinetic energy of the myocardium

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The left ventricle is represented as a cylinder contracting both radially and longitudinally. A simple method is indicated to derive an expression for the rate of change of the kinetic energy of this three-dimensional model, which quantity can be used as an index for the study of the contractile behaviour of the myocardium. An application to the study of muscle mechanics is also indicated.

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  1. Institut de Cardiologie de Québec, 2725 Chemin Sainte-Foy, G1V 4G5, Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada

    Rachad M. Shoucri

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Shoucri, R.M. Contractile analysis and kinetic energy of the myocardium. Bltn Mathcal Biology 43, 447–461 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02459433

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