Abstract:It is well documented that muscle stimulation may improve regional circulation. However, if this method can enhance systematic circulation remains unclear. In this pilot study, we designed an ECG-driven sequential muscle stimulation (ESMS) system and investigated if it is potentially capable of augmenting diastolic blood pressure as an alternative to enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP). We then used the proposed system to stimulate muscles of the hind limbs of a beagle dog at 36 V, and at the impulse fre… Show more
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