Arteries and algorithms: multiple scale modelling of flow in the cardiovascular system

Spencer Sherwin, Jordi Alastruey, Andrew Cookson, Denis Doorly, Asimina Kazakidi, Kim Parker, Jaoquim Peiro, Peter Weinberg

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Abstract

This review outlines some of the different scales involved in computationally modelling arterial networks. Starting at the largest O(1m) scale we highlight current activities in reduced modelling of the pulse waves. We then focus on the O(10-1m) scale and provide an example of how CFD can be applied to understand the role of mixing in small amplitude helical pipes at physiologically relevant flow conditions. Finally we motivate the interaction at O(10-3m) scale by considering how localised flow features are suggestive of different types of arterial disease patterns.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-7
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jun 2008
Event16th Annual Conference on the CFD Society of Canada - Saskatoon, Canada
Duration: 9 Jun 200811 Jun 2008
http://cfdcanada.ca/previous-conferences/

Conference

Conference16th Annual Conference on the CFD Society of Canada
Country/TerritoryCanada
CitySaskatoon
Period9/06/0811/06/08
Internet address

Keywords

  • arterial networks
  • fluid dynamic
  • biomedical engineering
  • mechanics

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