Abstract
We propose a new framework for conceptualizing and quantitating the dynamics of health and disease, using neuroautonomic regulation of the heartbeat as a model system. This theory is based on two postulates: 1) Complex physiological systems operate far from equilibrium and demonstrate long-range correlations indicative of a fractal (scale-invariant) mechanism; 2) Pathologic dynamics are marked by a breakdown in this long-range correlation behavior.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 1992 |
Editors | Jean Pierre Morucci, Jean Louis Coatrieux, Swamy Laxminarayan, Robert Plonsey |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 969-970 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0780307852 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 1992 - Paris, France Duration: 29 Oct 1992 → 1 Nov 1992 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS |
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Volume | 3 |
ISSN (Print) | 1557-170X |
Conference
Conference | 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 1992 |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Paris |
Period | 29/10/92 → 1/11/92 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 1992 IEEE.