Ica Cca Ratio Calculator

Calculate the Intrinsic Conductance to Capacitance (Ica/Ca) ratio for cardiac electrophysiology studies

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Ica/Ca Ratio (µA·cm²/fF): --

Calculation Formula

Ica/Ca Ratio = Ica / Ca

Where:
Ica = Intrinsic Conductance (µA/cm²)
Ca = Capacitance (fF/cm²)

Ica Cca Ratio Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Ica Cca Ratio Calculator for cardiac electrophysiology studies

What is the Ica/Ca Ratio?

The Ica/Ca ratio is a critical parameter in cardiac electrophysiology that represents the relationship between the cell's intrinsic conductance and its capacitance. This ratio helps in understanding the passive electrical properties of cardiac cells.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the Intrinsic Conductance (Ica) value in µA/cm²
  2. Enter the Capacitance (Ca) value in fF/cm²
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the Ica/Ca ratio
  4. The result will be displayed in µA·cm²/fF

Interpreting Results

The Ica/Ca ratio is an important indicator of cell electrophysiological properties. Higher values may indicate different ion channel behaviors, while lower values suggest different passive membrane properties. The specific clinical significance depends on the context of the electrophysiological study being conducted.

Applications

This calculator is particularly useful in:

  • Basic electrophysiology research
  • Studying ion channel function in cardiac cells
  • Comparing passive membrane properties between different cell types
  • Assessing the effects of various pharmacological agents on cardiac cells