Finite-element based optimization of left ventricular passive stiffness in normal volunteers and patients after myocardial infarction: Utility of an inverse deformation …

Y Zhang, VY Wang, AE Morgan, J Kim… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction (DD) is common after myocardial
infarction (MI). Whereas current clinical assessment of DD relies on indirect markers …

A finite element model of the cardiac ventricles with coupled circulation: Biventricular mesh generation with hexahedral elements, airbags and a functional mockup …

Y Zhang, J Adams, VY Wang, L Horwitz… - Computers in Biology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Finite element (FE) mechanics models of the heart are becoming more
sophisticated. However, there is lack of consensus about optimal element type and coupling …

A comparison of fiber based material laws for myocardial scar

LR Caggiano, JW Holmes - Journal of Elasticity, 2021 - Springer
The mechanics of most soft tissues in the human body are determined by the organization of
their collagen fibers. Predicting how mechanics will change during growth and remodeling …

A kinematic model‐based analysis framework for 3D Cine‐DENSE—validation with an axially compressed gel phantom and application in sheep before and after …

VY Wang, M Tartibi, Y Zhang… - Magnetic …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Myocardial strain is increasingly used to assess left ventricular (LV) function.
Incorporation of LV deformation into finite element (FE) modeling environment with …