👉 Cardiac math, also known as cardiac physiology or cardiac electrophysiology, involves the quantitative analysis of the heart's electrical activity and mechanical function. It uses mathematical models to describe how electrical signals propagate through the heart's tissues, leading to coordinated contractions and maintaining a steady heartbeat. Key parameters include action potential duration, refractory periods, and the relationship between electrical activation and mechanical contraction (the Frank-Starling mechanism). These models help in understanding arrhythmias, optimizing pacing strategies, and predicting the effects of drugs on cardiac function. By applying principles from electrical circuit theory, differential equations, and biomechanics, researchers and clinicians can simulate and analyze complex cardiac processes, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.
