Simulation of the Frank-Starling Law of the Heart

Table 1

Equivalent quantities and arbitrary units in simulation of cardiovascular system.

Electronic circuit	Unit(s)	Cardiovascular system	Unit(s)
Voltage	1 V	Pressure	10 mm Hg
Ground potential; (reference for voltage measurements)	0 V	Atmospheric pressure; (reference for pressure measurement)	0 mm Hg
Current	1 𝜇A = 60 𝜇As/min	Blood flow	100 mL/s = 6000 mL/min
Resistance	10 V/1 𝜇A = 10 MΩ	Resistance to flow	100 mm Hg/100 mL/s = 1 U
Capacitance	1 𝜇F = 1 𝜇As/1 V	Capacitance	100 mL/10 mm Hg
Charge	1 𝜇As	Volume	100 mL
Time	1 s	Time	1 s