Title :
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
fDate :
31 Oct-3 Nov 1996
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1996.651865
