Exercise capacity in single-ventricle patients after Fontan correlates with haemodynamic energy loss in TCPC
RH Khiabani, KK Whitehead, D Han, M Restrepo… - Heart, 2015 - heart.bmj.com
Objective Elevated energy loss in the total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) is
hypothesised to have a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes in single-ventricle physiology …
hypothesised to have a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes in single-ventricle physiology …
Respiratory effects on Fontan circulation during rest and exercise using real-time cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Background It is known that respiration modulates cavopulmonary flows, but little data
compare mean flows under breath-holding and free-breathing conditions to isolate the …
compare mean flows under breath-holding and free-breathing conditions to isolate the …
Regional variation of wall shear stress in ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms
The development of an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm is likely caused by excessive
hemodynamic loads exerted on the aneurysmal wall. Computational fluid-dynamic analyses …
hemodynamic loads exerted on the aneurysmal wall. Computational fluid-dynamic analyses …
Computer-aided patient-specific coronary artery graft design improvements using CFD coupled shape optimizer
This study aims to (i) demonstrate the efficacy of a new surgical planning framework for
complex cardiovascular reconstructions,(ii) develop a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) …
complex cardiovascular reconstructions,(ii) develop a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) …
[HTML][HTML] Computer modeling for the prediction of thoracic aortic stent graft collapse
OBJECTIVE: To assess the biomechanical implications of excessive stent protrusion into the
aortic arch in relation to thoracic aortic stent graft (TASG) collapse by simulating the …
aortic arch in relation to thoracic aortic stent graft (TASG) collapse by simulating the …
Hemodynamic study of TCPC using in vivo and in vitro 4D Flow MRI and numerical simulation
A Roldán-Alzate, S García-Rodríguez… - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction: Altered total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) hemodynamics can cause
long-term complications. Patient-specific anatomy hinders generalized solutions. 4D Flow …
long-term complications. Patient-specific anatomy hinders generalized solutions. 4D Flow …
Biomechanical implications of excessive endograft protrusion into the aortic arch after thoracic endovascular repair
Endografts placed in the aorta for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) may
determine malappositioning to the lesser curvature of the aortic wall, thus resulting in a …
determine malappositioning to the lesser curvature of the aortic wall, thus resulting in a …
[HTML][HTML] In vitro validation of a self-driving aortic-turbine venous-assist device for Fontan patients
Background Palliative repair of single ventricle defects involve a series of open-heart
surgeries where a single-ventricle (Fontan) circulation is established. As the patient ages …
surgeries where a single-ventricle (Fontan) circulation is established. As the patient ages …
[HTML][HTML] A pulsatile hemodynamic evaluation of the commercially available bifurcated Y-graft Fontan modification and comparison with the lateral tunnel and …
PM Trusty, M Restrepo, KR Kanter… - The Journal of Thoracic …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective Fontan completion, resulting in a total cavopulmonary connection, is
accomplished using a lateral tunnel, extracardiac conduit, or bifurcated Y-graft. The use of Y …
accomplished using a lateral tunnel, extracardiac conduit, or bifurcated Y-graft. The use of Y …
Mock circulatory system of the Fontan circulation to study respiration effects on venous flow behavior
M Vukicevic, JA Chiulli, T Conover, G Pennati… - ASAIO …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
We describe an in vitro model of the Fontan circulation with respiration to study
subdiaphragmatic venous flow behavior. The venous and arterial connections of a total …
subdiaphragmatic venous flow behavior. The venous and arterial connections of a total …