[HTML][HTML] An isogeometric analysis framework for ventricular cardiac mechanics

R Willems, KLPM Janssens, PHM Bovendeerd… - Computational …, 2024 - Springer
The finite element method (FEM) is commonly used in computational cardiac simulations.
For this method, a mesh is constructed to represent the geometry and, subsequently, to …

[HTML][HTML] Post-infarct evolution of ventricular and myocardial function

K Janssens, M Kraamer, L Barbarotta… - … and Modeling in …, 2023 - Springer
Adverse ventricular remodeling following acute myocardial infarction (MI) may induce
ventricular dilation, fibrosis, and loss of global contractile function, possibly resulting in heart …

A computational approach on sensitivity of left ventricular wall strains to fiber orientation

L Barbarotta, PHM Bovendeerd - … on Functional Imaging and Modeling of …, 2021 - Springer
In this work, we use a Finite Element model of the left ventricular (LV) mechanics to assess
the sensitivity of strains to fiber orientation, modeled using both helix and transverse angles …

Parameter estimation in a rule-based fiber orientation model from end systolic strains using the reduced order unscented Kalman filter

L Barbarotta, PHM Bovendeerd - … on Functional Imaging and Modeling of …, 2021 - Springer
Fiber orientation is a major factor in the determination of end-systolic strains within models of
cardiac mechanics. Unfortunately, direct patient-specific acquisition of fiber orientation is not …