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Cardiovascular system simulation requirements.

W M Swanson·R E Clark
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Circulatory system characteristics are considered with respect to specifying model design parameters for simulators and pulse duplicators. The requirements are investigated to determine what characteristics and parameters are important in design and construction. The specific design depends on the functions of the device to be investigated. The single most important quantity is the modeled proximal capacitance or compliance of the large vessels. More detailed study specifications require more detailed models.

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W M Swanson, R E Clark. 1977. Cardiovascular system simulation requirements.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/355243/

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