Open AccessModern Concepts Concerning the Origin of the Heartbeat
Author(s) -
Oliver Monfredi,
Victor A. Maltsev,
Edward G. Lakatta
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.14
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1548-9213
pISSN - 1548-9221
DOI - 10.1152/physiol.00054.2012
Subject(s) - heartbeat , cognitive science , neuroscience , computer science , psychology , computer security
Physiological processes governing the heart beat have been under investigation for several hundred years. Major advances have been made in the recent past. A review of the present paradigm is presented here, including a look back at important steps that led us to where we are today, alongside a glimpse into the exciting future of pacemaker research.
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