A computer model of cardiovascular control has been developed based on the response
characteristics of cardiovascular control components derived from experiments in animals
and humans. Results from the model were compared to those obtained experimentally
in humans, and the similarities and differences were used to identify both the strengths
and inadequacies of the concepts used to form the model. Findings were confirmatory
of some concepts but contrary to some which are firmly held in the literature, indicating
that understanding the complexity of cardiovascular control probably requires a combination
of experiments and computer models which integrate multiple systems and allow for
determination of sufficiency and necessity.
Keywords:
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia - Computer Model - Blood Pressure Oscillations
