Abstract
The asymmetric T model for the arterial system can be used to explain the major features of the aortic pulse but is not directly applicable to the peripheral pulse in the human upper limb. To explain changes in the transmitted central pulse, a multibranched model was used to investigate retrograde wave transmission, concentrating on reflected waves from the lower body effective reflecting site as determined from the T tube model. Results indicate that secondary oscillations observed in the brachial pulse originate from reflections in the lower body, and not from local reflection phenomena. This has particular relevance in vasodilator therapy since lower body reflection contributes to increased peak pressure in the central pulse but not necessarily in the brachial artery, where blood pressure is usually recorded.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Biomedical Engineering Perspectives |
Subtitle of host publication | Health Care Technologies for the 1990's and Beyond |
Editors | Peder C. Pedersen, Banu Onaral |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 1154-1155 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Edition | pt 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 0879425598 |
Publication status | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Philadelphia, PA, USA Duration: 1 Nov 1990 → 4 Nov 1990 |
Other
Other | Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
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City | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
Period | 1/11/90 → 4/11/90 |