Simulating the Spread of Membrane Potential Changes in Arteriolar Networks

Objective: Our aim was to simulate the spread of membrane potential changes in microvascular trees and then make the simulation programs accessible to other researchers. We have applied our simulations to demonstrate the implications of electrical coupling between arteriolar smooth muscle and endothelium.

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