| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5961962 | Heart Rhythm | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Purkinje cells are specialized for rapid propagation in the heart. Furthermore, Purkinje fibers as the source as well as the perpetuator of arrhythmias is a familiar finding. This is not surprising considering their location in the heart and their unique cell ultrastructure, cell electrophysiology, and mode of excitation-contraction coupling. This review touches on each of these points as we outline what is known today about Purkinje fibers/cells.
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Authors
Penelope A. PhD, Masanori MD, PhD, Wen MD, PhD,