Abstract
Models based on Newman's chamber theory are proposed to describe, evaluate and eventually interpret blood circulation processes. Application to circulation through the liver and heart is made, with emphasis on the analysis of radiohepatogram and radiocardiogram.
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Valentinuzzi, M., Valentinuzzi, M.E. Newman's chamber models in the study of blood circulation through the liver and heart. Bltn Mathcal Biology 35, 19–29 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02558790
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