ESAIM. Mathematical modelling and numerical analysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2024
Fully
explicit
stabilized
multirate
(mRKC)
methods
are
well-suited
for
the
numerical
solution
of
large
multiscale
systems
stiff
ordinary
differential
equations
thanks
to
their
improved
stability
properties.
To
demonstrate
efficiency
stiff,
multiscale,
nonlinear
parabolic
PDE's,
we
apply
mRKC
monodomain
equation
from
cardiac
electrophysiology.
In
doing
so,
propose
an
version,
specifically
tailored
model,
which
leads
exponential
(emRKC)
method.
Several
experiments
conducted
evaluate
both
and
emRKC,
while
taking
into
account
different
finite
element
meshes
(structured
unstructured)
realistic
ionic
models.
The
new
emRKC
method
typically
outperforms
a
standard
implicit-explicit
baseline
Code
profiling
strong
scalability
results
further
that
is
faster
inherently
parallel
without
sacrificing
accuracy.
Journal of Scientific Computing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
98(3)
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
Abstract
In
this
work,
we
are
interested
in
solving
large
linear
systems
stemming
from
the
extra–membrane–intra
model,
which
is
employed
for
simulating
excitable
tissues
at
a
cellular
scale.
After
setting
related
of
partial
differential
equations
equipped
with
proper
boundary
conditions,
provide
its
finite
element
discretization
and
focus
on
resulting
systems.
We
first
give
relatively
complete
spectral
analysis
using
tools
theory
Generalized
Locally
Toeplitz
matrix
sequences.
The
obtained
information
used
designing
appropriate
preconditioned
Krylov
solvers.
Through
numerical
experiments,
show
that
presented
solution
strategy
robust
w.r.t.
problem
parameters,
efficient
scalable.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 23, 2024
Computational
techniques
have
significantly
advanced
our
understanding
of
cardiac
electrophysiology,
yet
they
predominantly
concentrated
on
averaged
models
that
do
not
represent
the
intricate
dynamics
near
individual
cardiomyocytes.
Recently,
accurate
representing
cells
gained
popularity,
enabling
analysis
electrophysiology
at
micrometer
level.
Here,
we
evaluate
five
mathematical
to
determine
their
computational
efficiency
and
physiological
fidelity.
Our
findings
reveal
cell-based
introduced
in
recent
literature
offer
both
precision
for
simulating
small
tissue
samples
(comprising
thousands
cardiomyocytes).
Conversely,
traditional
bidomain
model
its
simplified
counterpart,
monodomain
model,
are
more
appropriate
larger
masses
(encompassing
millions
billions
For
simulations
requiring
detailed
parameter
variations
along
cell
membranes,
EMI
emerges
as
only
viable
choice.
This
distinctively
accounts
extracellular
(E),
membrane
(M),
intracellular
(I)
spaces,
providing
a
comprehensive
framework
studies.
Nonetheless,
model's
applicability
large-scale
tissues
is
limited
by
substantial
demands
subcellular
resolution.
SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(3), P. A1461 - A1486
Published: May 2, 2024
.We
develop
multilevel
methods
for
interface-driven
multiphysics
problems
that
can
be
coupled
across
dimensions
and
where
complexity
strength
of
the
interface
coupling
deteriorates
performance
standard
methods.
We
focus
on
aggregation-based
algebraic
multigrid
with
custom
smoothers
preserve
information
each
coarse
level.
prove
that,
proper
choice
subspace
splitting,
we
obtain
uniform
convergence
in
discretization
physical
parameters
two-level
setting.
Additionally,
show
parameter
robustness
scalability
regard
to
number
degrees
freedom
system
several
numerical
examples
related
biophysical
processes
brain,
namely,
electric
signaling
excitable
tissue
modeled
by
bidomain,
extracellular-membrane-intracellular
(EMI)
model,
reduced
EMI
equations.Reproducibility
computational
results.This
paper
has
been
awarded
"SIAM
Reproducibility
Badge:
Code
data
available"
as
a
recognition
authors
have
followed
reproducibility
principles
valued
SISC
scientific
computing
community.
allow
readers
reproduce
results
this
are
available
at
https://github.com/anabudisa/metric-amg-examples
supplementary
materials
(metric-amg-examples-master.zip
[30KB]).Keywordsalgebraic
methodpreconditioningiterative
methodcoupled
problemsgraph
LaplacianMSC
codes65F0865N5565S05
The Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Human‐induced
pluripotent
stem
cell‐derived
cardiomyocytes
(hiPSC‐CMs)
are
increasingly
important
in
preclinical
drug
assessments,
particularly
for
identifying
potential
cardiotoxicity.
In
this
study,
we
utilize
data
from
microphysiological
systems
of
hiPSC‐CMs
to
evaluate
cellular
characteristics,
such
as
action
duration,
beat
rate,
conduction
velocity
and
mechanical
displacement.
Based
on
these
data,
high‐fidelity
mathematical
models
facilitate
precise
assessments
critical
biophysical
parameters
the
cells,
including
membrane
ion
channel
conductances,
cross‐bridge
cycle
transition
rates
cell‐to‐cell
conductance.
We
emphasize
distinction
between
synchronized
transients
travelling
waves,
highlighting
their
implications
deducing
properties
hiPSC‐CMs.
analyse
effects
compounds
flecainide,
quinidine,
nifedipine,
verapamil,
blebbistatin
omecamtiv.
Our
findings
show
that
drug‐induced
changes
describing
currents
contractile
machinery
close
ranges
reported
literature,
computed
biomarkers
align
well
with
measured
biomarkers.
This
study
is
first
apply
spatially
resolved,
cell‐based
identify
through
measurements
transmembrane
displacement,
marking
a
significant
step
forward
using
computational
evaluating
safety
offering
new
approach
early
identification
adverse
reactions.
image
Key
points
Optical
human‐induced
present
opportunities
advance
understanding
how
human
heart
cells
function
interact.
Although
direct
optical
yield
valuable
biomarkers,
they
fall
short
revealing
underlying
properties,
example,
novel
perturb
channels.
Drug
best
understood
capture
cell
dynamics
based
physical
laws.
Traditionally,
have
been
averaged
over
all
collections,
thus
overlooking
spatiotemporal
waves.
Here,
use
recently
developed
models,
representing
spatial
electrical
coupling,
determine
collections
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Abstract
Cell-based
models
of
excitable
tissues
offer
the
advantage
cell-level
precision,
which
cannot
be
achieved
using
traditional
homogenized
electrophysiological
models.
However,
this
enhanced
accuracy
comes
at
cost
increased
computational
demands,
necessitating
development
efficient
cell-based
The
widely-accepted
bidomain
model
serves
as
standard
in
cardiac
electrophysiology,
and
under
certain
anisotropy
ratio
conditions,
it
is
well
known
that
can
reduced
to
simpler
monodomain
model.
Recently,
Kirchhoff
Network
Model
(KNM)
was
developed
a
counterpart
In
paper,
we
aim
demonstrate
KNM
simplified
same
steps
employed
derive
from
We
present
Simplified
(SKNM),
produces
results
closely
aligned
with
those
while
requiring
significantly
less
resources.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
422, P. 116806 - 116806
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
We
present
a
new
explicit
local
space–time
adaptive
framework
to
decrease
the
time
required
for
monodomain
simulations
cardiac
electrophysiology.
Based
on
localized
structure
of
steep
activation
wavefront
in
solutions
problems,
proposed
adopts
small
steps
and
tree-based
mesh
refinement
scheme
only
regions
necessary
resolve
these
structures.
The
step
adaptation
selection
process
is
fully
controlled
by
combination
error
indicators.
main
contributions
this
work
consist
introduction
primal
symmetric
interior
penalty
formulation
model
an
efficient
algorithmic
strategy
manage
stepping
its
temporal
discretization.
In
first
serial
implementation
framework,
we
report
that
our
between
50%
95%
faster
(in
wall
clock
time)
compared
optimized
commonly
used
numerical
without
significant
loss
solution
accuracy,
showing
promising
candidate
accelerate
Preliminary
studies
parallel
version
alongside
novel
load
balancing
are
found
appendix
show
that,
although
scaling
limited,
remains
than
classic
operator
splitting
scheme.