Optimization of latissimus dorsi isometric force production by N-let electrical stimulation

Author

Mathine, Lee Ann Fiebig ; Sweeney, James D. ; Gustafson, Kenneth J. ; Brandon, Tedd A.

Author_Institution

Bioeng. Program, Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA

Volume

2

fYear

1996

fDate

31 Oct-3 Nov 1996

Firstpage

563

Abstract

In this paper we present the results of a study on optimal variable frequency `N-let´ stimulation of unconditioned goat latissimus dorsi muscle. The latissimus dorsi is the muscle of choice for both dynamic cardiomyoplasty and skeletal muscle ventricles. Optimized 2-pulse (doublet), 3-pulse (triplet), and 4-pulse (quadlet) bursts were found to provide significantly greater isometric force-time integrals than comparable fixed frequency bursts

Keywords

biocontrol; bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; cardiology; force control; muscle; neurophysiology; optimisation; patient treatment; N-let electrical stimulation; doublet bursts; dynamic cardiomyoplasty; isometric force-time integrals; latissimus dorsi isometric force production; optimal variable frequency stimulation; optimization; quadlet bursts; skeletal muscle ventricles; triplet bursts; unconditioned goat latissimus dorsi muscle; Cardiology; Electrical stimulation; Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society; Fatigue; Frequency; Heart; Immune system; Muscles; Production; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1996. Bridging Disciplines for Biomedicine. Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Conference_Location

Amsterdam

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3811-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMBS.1996.651865

Filename

651865