Table 1 Thermal and electrical characteristics of the elements employed in the models [3]: σ, electrical conductivity; k, thermal conductivity; ρ, density; and c, specific heat
Element/material | σ (S/m) | k (W/m K) | ρ (kg/m3) | c (J/kg K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrode/Pt–Ir | 4.6 × 106 | 71 | 21,500 | 132 |
Catheter/Polyurethane | 10−5 | 0.026 | 70 | 1045 |
Cardiac Chamber/Blood | 0.667 | 0.541 | 1000 | 4180 |
Myocardium/Cardiac tissue | ||||
Liquid phase | σ a o | k a o | 1060 | 3111 |
Gas phase | ||||
370.44 | 2155.92 | |||