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Book Image Processing Techniques in the Analysis of Cardiac Muscle Cell Dynamics

Download or read book Image Processing Techniques in the Analysis of Cardiac Muscle Cell Dynamics written by Robert James Webster and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Multiscale Image Analysis of Calcium Dynamics in Cardiac Myocytes

Download or read book Multiscale Image Analysis of Calcium Dynamics in Cardiac Myocytes written by Alexander Vallmitjana Lees and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac myocytes constitute a unique physiological system. They are the muscle cells that build up heart tissue and provide the force to pump blood by synchronously contracting at every beat. This contraction is regulated by calcium concentration, among other ions, which exhibits a very complex behaviour, rich in dynamical states at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels. Details of such dynamical patterns are closely related to the mechanisms responsible for cardiac function and also cardiac disease, which is the first cause of death in the modern world. The emerging field of translational cardiology focuses on the study of how such mechanisms connect and influence each other across spatial and temporal scales finally yielding to a certain clinical condition. In order to study such patterns, we benefit from the recent and very important advances in the field of experimental cell physiology. In particular, fluorescence microscopy allows us to observe the distribution of calcium in the cell with a spatial resolution below the micron and a frame rate around the millisecond, thus providing a very accurate monitoring of calcium fluxes in the cell. This thesis is the result of over five years' work on biological signal and digital image processing of cardiac cells. During this period of time the aim has been to develop computational techniques for extracting quantitative data of physiological relevance from microscopy images at different scales. The two main subjects covered in the thesis are image segmentation and classification methods applied to fluorescence microscopy imaging of cardiac myocytes. These methods are applied to a variety of problems involving different space and time scales such as the localisation of molecular receptors, the detection and characterisation of spontaneous calcium-release events and the propagation of calcium waves across a culture of cardiac cells. The experimental images and data have been provided by four internationally renowned collaborators in the field. It is thanks to them and their teams that this thesis has been possible. They are Dr. Leif Hove-Madsen from the Institut de Ciències Cardiovasculars de Catalunya in Barcelona, Prof. S. R. Wayne Chen from the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, University of Calgary, Dr. Peter P. Jones from the Department of Physiology in the University of Otago, and Prof. Glen Tibbits from the Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. The work belongs to the biomedical engineering discipline, focusing on the engineering perspective by applying physics and mathematics to solve biomedical problems. Specifically, we frame our contributions in the field of computational translational cardiology, attempting to connect molecular mechanisms in cardiac cells up to cardiac disease by developing signal and image-processing methods and machine-learning methods that are scalable through the different scales. This computational approach allows for a quantitative, robust and reproducible analysis of the experimental data and allows us to obtain results that otherwise would not be possible by means of traditional manual methods. The results of the thesis provide specific insight into different cell mechanisms that have a non-negligible impact at the clinical level. In particular, we gain a deeper knowledge of cell mechanisms related to cardiac arrhythmia, fibrillation phenomena, the emergence of alternans and anomalies in calcium handling due to cell ageing.

Book Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences

Download or read book Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences written by Wade H. Shafer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences was first conceived, published, and disseminated by the Center for Information and Numerical Data Analysis and Synthesis (CINDAS)* at Purdue University in 1957, starting its coverage of theses with the academic year 1955. Beginning with Volume 13, the printing and dis semination phases of the activity were transferred to University Microfilms/Xerox of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the though that such an arrangement would be more beneficial to the academic and general scientific and technical community. After five years of this joint undertaking we had concluded that it was in the interest of all concerned if the printing and distribution of the volumes were handled by an international publishing house to assure improved service and broader dissemi nation. Hence, starting with Volume 18, Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences has been disseminated on a worldwide basis by Plenum Publishing Corporation of New York, and in the same year the coverage was broadened to include Canadian universities. All back issues can also be ordered from Plenum. We have reported in Volume 37 (thesis year 1992) a total of 12,549 thesis titles from 25 Canadian and 153 United States universities. We are sure that this broader base for these titles reported will greatly enhance the value of this impor tant annual reference work. While Volume 37 reports theses submitted in 1992, on occasion, certain uni versities do report theses submitted in previous years but not reported at the time.

Book Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences

Download or read book Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences written by W. H. Shafer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1994 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 37 (thesis year 1992) reports a total of 12,549 thesis titles from 25 Canadian and 153 US universities (theses submitted in previous years but only now reported are indicated by the thesis year shown in parenthesis). The organization, like that of past years, consists of thesis titles arrange

Book Muscle Regeneration

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alexander Mauro
  • Publisher : Raven Press (ID)
  • Release : 1979
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 582 pages

Download or read book Muscle Regeneration written by Alexander Mauro and published by Raven Press (ID). This book was released on 1979 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Simulating Normal and Arrhythmic Dynamics  From Sub Cellular to Tissue and Organ Level

Download or read book Simulating Normal and Arrhythmic Dynamics From Sub Cellular to Tissue and Organ Level written by Hans Dierckx and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Subject Index of Current Research Grants and Contracts Administered by the National Heart  Lung and Blood Institute

Download or read book Subject Index of Current Research Grants and Contracts Administered by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute written by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Zipes and Jalife   s Cardiac Electrophysiology  From Cell to Bedside

Download or read book Zipes and Jalife s Cardiac Electrophysiology From Cell to Bedside written by Jose Jalife and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-12-16 with total page 1709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated from cover to cover, Zipes and Jalife’s Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside, 8th Edition, provides the comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage you need—from new knowledge in basic science to the latest clinical advances in the field. Drs. José Jalife and William Gregory Stevenson lead a team of global experts who provide cutting-edge content and step-by-step instructions for all aspects of cardiac electrophysiology. Packs each chapter with the latest information necessary for optimal basic research as well as patient care. Covers new technologies such as CRISPR, protein research, improved cardiac imaging, optical mapping, and wearable devices. Contains significant updates in the areas of molecular biology and genetics, iPSCs (induced pluripotent stem cells), embryonic stem cells, precision medicine, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, cardiac mapping with advanced techniques, and ablation technologies including stereotactic radioablation. Includes 47 new standalone chapters that are organized into discrete topics for improved access. Discusses extensive recent progress in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of arrhythmias, including new clinical insights on atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention, new advances in the understanding of ventricular arrythmias in genetic disease, and advances in implantable devises and infection management. Features 1,600 high-quality photographs, anatomic and radiographic images, electrocardiograms, tables, algorithms, and more., with additional figures, tables, and videos online. Recipient of a 2018 Highly Commended award from the British Medical Association.

Book Research Awards Index

Download or read book Research Awards Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cumulated Index Medicus

Download or read book Cumulated Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 1332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Biomedical Index to PHS supported Research  pt  A  Subject access A H

Download or read book Biomedical Index to PHS supported Research pt A Subject access A H written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ultrafast Ultrasound Imaging

Download or read book Ultrafast Ultrasound Imaging written by Hideyuki Hasegawa and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Ultrafast Ultrasound Imaging" that was published in Applied Sciences

Book Research Grants Index

    Book Details:
  • Author : National Institutes of Health (U.S.). Division of Research Grants
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1975
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1212 pages

Download or read book Research Grants Index written by National Institutes of Health (U.S.). Division of Research Grants and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 1212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cardiac Development

    Book Details:
  • Author : Margaret L. Kirby
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2007-03-22
  • ISBN : 019517819X
  • Pages : 288 pages

Download or read book Cardiac Development written by Margaret L. Kirby and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only in-depth, single author survey of heart development. It will provide a more systematic, up-to-date synthesis of the subject than any other volume, spanning the range from classical anatomical studies to recent findings in molecular biology. It also covers topics that are often omitted from discussions of heart development, such as myocardial function, cardiac innervation, and conduction development and clinical correlates will be discussed throughout. The book is beautifully illustrated by Karen Waldo, an artist who has collaborated with Dr. Kirby for many years.

Book Cardiac Electrophysiology  From Cell to Bedside E Book

Download or read book Cardiac Electrophysiology From Cell to Bedside E Book written by Douglas P. Zipes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 1397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside puts the latest knowledge in this subspecialty at your fingertips, giving you a well-rounded, expert grasp of every cardiac electrophysiology issue that affects your patient management. Drs. Zipes, Jalife, and a host of other world leaders in cardiac electrophysiology use a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to guide you through all of the most recent cardiac drugs, techniques, and technologies. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Compatible with Kindle®, nook®, and other popular devices. Get well-rounded, expert views of every cardiac electrophysiology issue that affects your patient management from preeminent authorities in cardiology, physiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, biophysics, pathology, cardiothoracic surgery, and biomedical engineering from around the world. Visually grasp and easily absorb complex concepts through an attractive full-color design featuring color photos, tables, flow charts, ECGs, and more! Integrate the latest scientific understanding of arrhythmias with the newest clinical applications, to select the right treatment and management options for each patient. Stay current on the latest advancements and developments with sweeping updates and 52 NEW chapters - written by many new authors - on some of the hottest cardiology topics, such as new technologies for the study of the molecular structure of ion channels, molecular genetics, and the development of new imaging, mapping and ablation techniques. Get expert advice from Dr. Douglas P. Zipes - a leading authority in electrophysiology and editor of Braunwald’s Heart Disease and the Heart Rhythm Journal - and Dr. Jose Jalife - a world-renowned leader and researcher in basic and translational cardiac electrophysiology. Access the full text online at Expert Consult, including supplemental text, figures, tables, and video clips.

Book Second Harmonic Generation Imaging

Download or read book Second Harmonic Generation Imaging written by Francesco S. Pavone and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy has shown great promise for imaging live cells and tissues, with applications in basic science, medical research, and tissue engineering. Second Harmonic Generation Imaging offers a complete guide to this optical modality, from basic principles, instrumentation, methods, and image analysis to biomedical a

Book Cardiac Electrophysiology  from Cell to Bedside

Download or read book Cardiac Electrophysiology from Cell to Bedside written by Douglas P. Zipes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 1395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside puts the latest knowledge in this subspecialty at your fingertips, giving you a well-rounded, expert grasp of every cardiac electrophysiology issue that affects your patient management. Drs. Zipes, Jalife, and a host of other world leaders in cardiac electrophysiology use a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to guide you through all of the most recent cardiac drugs, techniques, and technologies. Get well-rounded, expert views of every cardiac electrophysiology issue that affects your patient management from preeminent authorities in cardiology, physiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, biophysics, pathology, cardiothoracic surgery, and biomedical engineering from around the world. Visually grasp and easily absorb complex concepts through an attractive full-color design featuring color photos, tables, flow charts, ECGs, and more! Integrate the latest scientific understanding of arrhythmias with the newest clinical applications, to select the right treatment and management options for each patient. Stay current on the latest advancements and developments with sweeping updates and 52 NEW chapters - written by many new authors - on some of the hottest cardiology topics, such as new technologies for the study of the molecular structure of ion channels, molecular genetics, and the development of new imaging, mapping and ablation techniques. Get expert advice from Dr. Douglas P. Zipes - a leading authority in electrophysiology and editor of Braunwald's Heart Disease and the Heart Rhythm Journal - and Dr. Jose Jalife - a world-renowned leader and researcher in basic and translational cardiac electrophysiology. Access the full text online at Expert Consult, including supplemental text, figures, tables, and video clips. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.