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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Electrophysiology
    • Biophysics

    Background:

    • The sinoatrial node (SAN) is the heart's primary pacemaker.
    • Understanding cardiac action potential (AP) propagation is crucial for diagnosing arrhythmias.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To map the spatial and temporal characteristics of extracellular cardiac AP propagation in isolated rabbit SAN tissue.
    • To analyze conduction velocities and activation times during SAN impulse generation and spread.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an isolated rabbit SAN tissue preparation for experimental analysis.
    • Employed a 128-channel data acquisition system with a 2D array of unipolar Ag-AgCl microelectrodes for extracellular recordings.
    • Applied a low-pass Butterworth filter and a Matlab algorithm to process recorded data and map activation times and conduction velocities.

    Main Results:

    • Observed an initial deceleration of the activation wavefront originating from the SAN.
    • Documented subsequent acceleration of the wavefront in specific regions, notably near the Superior Vena Cava.
    • Provided detailed spatiotemporal mapping of cardiac impulse propagation within the SAN.

    Conclusions:

    • The study elucidates complex conduction patterns within the SAN, including regions of both slowed and accelerated propagation.
    • These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of cardiac impulse initiation and spread, potentially informing future research on SAN dysfunction and therapeutic strategies.