Fluid–structure interaction study of transcatheter aortic valve dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics
Computational modeling of heart valve dynamics incorporating both fluid dynamics and
valve structural responses has been challenging. In this study, we developed a novel fully …
valve structural responses has been challenging. In this study, we developed a novel fully …
[HTML][HTML] Left atrial appendage occlusion: current stroke prevention strategies and a shift toward data-driven, patient-specific approaches
The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a complex structure with unknown physiologic function
protruding from the main body of the left atrium. In patients with atrial fibrillation, the left …
protruding from the main body of the left atrium. In patients with atrial fibrillation, the left …
In vitro hemodynamics and valve imaging in passive beating hearts
Due to their high complexity, surgical approaches to valve repair may benefit from the use of
in vitro simulators both for training and for the investigation of those measures which can …
in vitro simulators both for training and for the investigation of those measures which can …
A novel passive left heart platform for device testing and research
Integration of biological samples into in vitro mock loops is fundamental to simulate real
device's operating conditions. We developed an in vitro platform capable of simulating the …
device's operating conditions. We developed an in vitro platform capable of simulating the …
In vitro comparison of three techniques for ventriculo-aortic junction annuloplasty
OBJECTIVES In aortic valve repair, reduction and stabilization of the ventriculo-aortic
junction (VAJ) is generally recommended. In this in vitro study, we compare three techniques …
junction (VAJ) is generally recommended. In this in vitro study, we compare three techniques …
In vitro assessment of mitral valve function in cyclically pressurized porcine hearts
Recent approaches to the in vitro experimental study of cardiac fluid mechanics involve the
use of whole biological structures to investigate in the lab novel therapeutic approaches for …
use of whole biological structures to investigate in the lab novel therapeutic approaches for …
Investigating the importance of left atrial compliance on fluid dynamics in a novel mock circulatory loop
M Meskin, PA Starkey, AE Kaspersen, S Ringgaard… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The left atrium (LA) hemodynamic indices hold prognostic value in various cardiac diseases
and disorders. To understand the mechanisms of these conditions and to assess the …
and disorders. To understand the mechanisms of these conditions and to assess the …
Comparison of the performance of a sutureless bioprosthesis with two pericardial stented valves on small annuli: an in vitro study
Background Aortic valve replacement has evolved recently with the development of the
sutureless bioprosthesis. One such valve is the Perceval bioprosthesis, which is built by …
sutureless bioprosthesis. One such valve is the Perceval bioprosthesis, which is built by …
Design of an in vitro mock circulatory loop to reproduce patient-specific vascular conditions: Toward precision medicine
G Franzetti, V Díaz-Zuccarini… - … and Science in …, 2019 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Patient-specific hemodynamic studies have attracted considerable attention in recent years
due to their potential to improve diagnosis and optimize clinical treatment of cardiovascular …
due to their potential to improve diagnosis and optimize clinical treatment of cardiovascular …
A Pulsatile Simulator for the in Vitro Analysis of the Mitral Valve with Tri-Axial Papillary Muscle Displacement
Purpose We developed a new pulsatile hydrodynamic simulator for the in vitro testing of
mitral valve (MV) samples. The required specifications included a 3D positioning system for …
mitral valve (MV) samples. The required specifications included a 3D positioning system for …