Sheng-Fu Liao, Yong-Jiang Li, Sen Cao, Chun-Dong Xue, Shuai Tian, Gui-Fu Wu, Xiao-Ming Chen, Dong Chen, Kai-Rong Qin
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a mechanically assisted circulation technique widely used in the rehabilitation and management of ischemic cardiovascular diseases. It contributes to cardiovascular functions by regulating the afterload of ventricle to improve hemodynamic effects, including increased diastolic blood pressure at aortic root, increased cardiac output and enhanced blood perfusion to multiple organs including coronary circulation. However, the effects of EECP on the coupling of the ventricle and the arterial system, termed ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC), remain elusive...
April 20, 2024: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine