Applied Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics

Course outline

PROJECTS

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Navier-Stokes Equations & Unsteady flow in a rigid pipe	[pdf]
Cardiovascular Structure and Function	[pdf] [ppt]
Modeling the arterial system
Windkessel Model	[pdf]
Particle Image Velocimetry	[pdf] [ppt]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Doppler Echocardiography	[pdf] [ppt]
Hematology and Blood Rheology	[pdf] [ppt]

List of projects:

- Multiscale modeling of the cardiovascular system.

- Behavior of the cardiovascular system in space.

- Development of ventricular assist devices.

- Percutaneous heart valve replacement.

- Modeling platelet activation.

- Modeling LDL transport in arterial flows.

- Development of valvless pumps.

- Application of electro active polymers to cardiovascular flows.

- Chaos in the cardiovascular system.

Report (literature survey)

Follow the following recommendations for your report:

http://www.jbiomech.com/authorinfo

The total number of words (including references) should not exceed 5000 words.

Final grade

- 30% Midterm (tentative date March 9th).

- 50%% report

- 20% oral presentation