This work was carried out in collaboration between both authors. Author FN constructed the clinically plausible mathematical models, based on the state-of-the-art medical literature. Author MJ performed all the computer simulations for all the patho-physiological parametric configurations. Both authors performed the mathematical analysis of the models. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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