Is the Fractal Nature of Intraorgan Spatial Flow Distributions Based on Vascular Network Growth or on Local Metabolic Needs

摘要: In this chapter we attempt to relate the coronary vascular anatomy, a system of parallel paths with differing transit times, regional flow distributions, time distribution, and measures physiological functions. To do explore some approaches algorithmic growth. “Growth” from embryonic beginnings through development heart is not what treat here; rather try capture essence adult form network in order see how well its behavior matches that real system. This first part exercise, instead following dimensional changes occur life, an determine whether or forming model set statistically defined vessels, positioning them within contours heart, produces which shows appropriate behavior.