Potential therapeutic mechanism of extremely low-frequency high-voltage electric fields in cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-Eun Kim ◽  
Soon-Kwon Park ◽  
Sang-Yun Nam ◽  
Tae-Jong Han ◽  
Il-Young Cho
Keyword(s):  
Electric Fields ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Extremely Low Frequency ◽  
Therapeutic Mechanism ◽  
In Cells

scholarly journals BEM Modelling of High Voltage ELF electric field applied to a 3D pregnant woman model

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Peratta ◽  
Andres Peratta ◽  
Dragan Poljak
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Geometrical Properties

The paper introduces a three dimensional multidomainboundary element model of a pregnant woman and foetus for the analysis of exposure to high voltage extremely low frequency electric fields. The definition of the differentphysical and geometrical properties of the relevant tissues is established according to medical information available in existing literature. The model takes into account changes in geometry, body mass, body fat, and overall chemical composition in the body which influence the electrical properties, throughout the different gestational periods. The developed model is used to solve the case of exposure to overhead power transmission lines at different stages of pregnancy including weeks 8, 13, 26 and 38. The results obtained are in line with those published in the earlier works considering different approaches. In addition, a sensitivity analysis involving varying scenarios of conductivity, foetus postures and geometry for each stage is defined and solved. Finally, a correlation between the externally applied electric field and the current density inside the foetus is established and the zones of maximum exposure are identified.

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