Limit points and Hopf bifurcation points for a one - parameter dynamical system associated to the Luo - Rudy I model

Abstract

A one - parameter dynamical system is associated to the mathematical problem governing the membrane excitability of a ventricular cardiomyocyte, according to the Luo-Rudy I model. An algorithm used to construct the equilibrium curve is presented. Some test functions are used in order to locate limit points and Hopf bifurcation points. Two extended systems allow to calculate these points. The numerical results are presented in a bifurcation diagram.