Blood flow patterns are closely linked to the morphology and function of the cardiovascular
system. These patterns reflect the exceptional adaptability of the cardiovascular system to …

Experimental flow field characterization is a critical component of the assessment of the
hemolytic and thrombogenic potential of heart valve substitutes, thus it is important to identify …

We present comprehensive particle image velocimetry measurements and direct numerical
simulation (DNS) of physiological, pulsatile flow through a clinical quality bileaflet …

This work focuses on the direct numerical simulation of the pulsatile flow through a bileaflet
mechanical heart valve under physiological conditions and in a realistic aortic root …

Mechanical heart valves implanted in mitral position have a great effect on the ventricular
flow. Changes include alteration of the dynamics of the vortical structures generated during …

Fluid dynamics is used for diagnosis in cardiology only to a partial extent. Indeed several
aspects of cardiac flows and their relation with pathophysiology are unknown. The flow that …

Computational simulations are playing an increasingly important role in enhancing our
understanding of the normal human physiological function, etiology of diseased states …

Improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases facilitate a better
understanding of the ongoing process. The study of biomedical fluid dynamics using non …

Velocity measurement in pulsating flows is more difficult than that in steady flows. One
problem follows from the necessity to synchronize the measuring instrument with the …

The instantaneous three-dimensional velocity field past a bioprosthetic heart valve was
measured using tomographic particle image velocimetry. Two digital cameras were used …