Numerical analysis of hemodynamic changes in the left atrium due to atrial fibrillation
R Koizumi, K Funamoto, T Hayase, Y Kanke… - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Atrial fibrillation (AF) disrupts movement of the left atrium (LA) and worsens the vital
prognosis by causing thromboembolism. Ultrasound Doppler measurement, phase-contrast …
prognosis by causing thromboembolism. Ultrasound Doppler measurement, phase-contrast …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of the alterations in contractility and morphology produced by atrial fibrillation on the thrombosis potential of the left atrial appendage
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia mainly affecting the elderly population, which
can lead to serious complications such as stroke, ischaemic attack and vascular dementia …
can lead to serious complications such as stroke, ischaemic attack and vascular dementia …
Characterizing left atrial appendage functions in sinus rhythm and atrial fibrillation using computational models
LT Zhang, M Gay - Journal of biomechanics, 2008 - Elsevier
Clinical studies show that the left atrial appendage, a blind-ended structure that is attached
to the left atrium, may be the cause of 90% of atrial thrombi in atrial fibrillation (abnormal …
to the left atrium, may be the cause of 90% of atrial thrombi in atrial fibrillation (abnormal …
Left atrial appendage shape impacts on the left atrial flow hemodynamics: a numerical hypothesis generating study on two cases
Background and objectives The left atrial appendage (LAA) is the most common region for
thrombus formation in atrial fibrillation (AF). Morphological parameters such as shape, size …
thrombus formation in atrial fibrillation (AF). Morphological parameters such as shape, size …
Impact of left atrial appendage location on risk of thrombus formation in patients with atrial fibrillation
Most strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are thought to arise from thrombus
formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Assessing the hemodynamics in LAA and left …
formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Assessing the hemodynamics in LAA and left …
[PDF][PDF] Numerical prediction of thrombosis risk in left atrium under atrial fibrillation
The remodeling of the left atrial morphology and function caused by atrial fibrillation (AF) can
exacerbate thrombosis in the left atrium (LA) even spike up the risk of stroke within AF …
exacerbate thrombosis in the left atrium (LA) even spike up the risk of stroke within AF …
[HTML][HTML] The role of patient-specific morphological features of the left atrial appendage on the thromboembolic risk under atrial fibrillation
Background A large majority of thrombi causing ischemic complications under atrial
fibrillation (AF) originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA), an anatomical structure departing …
fibrillation (AF) originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA), an anatomical structure departing …
A computational framework for personalized blood flow analysis in the human left atrium
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common human arrhythmia, is a marker of an increased risk
of embolic stroke. However, recent studies suggest that AF may not be mechanistically …
of embolic stroke. However, recent studies suggest that AF may not be mechanistically …
Numerical study of atrial fibrillation effects on flow distribution in aortic circulation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia, which undermines cardiac
function. Atrial fibrillation is a multi-facet malady and it may occur as a result of other …
function. Atrial fibrillation is a multi-facet malady and it may occur as a result of other …
A patient-specific computational fluid dynamics model of the left atrium in atrial fibrillation: Development and initial evaluation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated to a five-fold increase in the risk of stroke and AF strokes
are especially severe. Stroke risk is connected to several AF related morphological and …
are especially severe. Stroke risk is connected to several AF related morphological and …