1. Computational Modelling of the
Whole-Heart Electrical Activity
Siniša Sovilj, PhD
University of Zagreb, Faculty of
Electrical Engineering and Computing,
Zagreb, CROATIA
18. 0) Single Cell model
• FitzHugh-Nagumo (FHN) model
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1 2
1 SAN
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20. 0) Single Cell model
• FitzHugh-Nagumo (FHN) model
1 2
1 2
1 SAN
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21. 1) Simplified 2D model
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91. Conclusion
• 3 torso-embedded whole-heart models
• applications: new diagnostic tools
(predictive, preventive, personalisied)
Simplified 2D Simplified 3D Realistic 3D
Tetrahedral
Elements
8.174 21.106 298.728
DoF 28.403 51.680 682.768
Simul. Time
(1 sec @ 1 ms)
~ 5 min ~ 1 h ~ 12 h
* Intel Core i7-970 workstation, 24GB RAM, 100 Gflops
92. Future Work
• realistic 3D model, finer geometry, details
• induction of arrhythmias, defibrillation
• inverse problem estimation (patient-specific)
• more detailed cell models e.g. generic
• coupling with other cardiac models:
– electro-mechanical
– cardiac flow models