Analysis of haemodynamic factors involved in carotid atherosclerosis using computational fluid dynamics: Computational fluid dynamics

Atherosclerosis presents a massive healthcare burden in both the developing and developed world. There is mounting evidence relating to the involvement of haemodynamic factors in the pathogenesis of this process. This article aims to review the current understandings that have developed in this area...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2009, Vol.82 (special_issue_1), p.S33-S38
Main Authors: MARTIN, D, ZAMAN, A, HACKER, J, MENDELOW, D, BIRCHALL, D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Atherosclerosis (general aspects, experimental research)
Atherosclerosis - physiopathology
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Blood Flow Velocity - physiology
Cardiology. Vascular system
Carotid Stenosis - physiopathology
Female
Hemodynamics
Hemorheology - physiology
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Models, Cardiovascular
Stress, Mechanical
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Summary:Atherosclerosis presents a massive healthcare burden in both the developing and developed world. There is mounting evidence relating to the involvement of haemodynamic factors in the pathogenesis of this process. This article aims to review the current understandings that have developed in this area, and to present a demonstrative case study obtained using state of the art computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodology to model and analyse haemodynamic factors within the atheromatous carotid artery bifurcation.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr/59367266