Wall-Fluid Interactions in Physiological Flows

Wall-Fluid Interactions in Physiological Flows
Author: M.W. Collins
Publisher: WIT Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2004-05-19
Genre: Blood
ISBN: 1853128996

All fluid flow problems in the human body involve interaction with the vessel wall. This volume presents a number of studies where primarily mathematical modelling has been applied to a variety of medical wall-fluid interaction problems. The medical applications discussed are highly varied, while some key clinical areas are also addressed. Unusually, a number of important medical challenges involving fluid flow are considered in combination with the relevant solid mechanics. The complexity of addressing combined fluid flow and solid behaviour is viewed positively by the book’s distinguished contributors. For the researcher it offers new scope for developing and demonstrating a mastery of the scientific principles involved.

Modeling of Physiological Flows

Modeling of Physiological Flows
Author: Davide Ambrosi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 8847019354

This book offers a mathematical update of the state of the art of the research in the field of mathematical and numerical models of the circulatory system. It is structured into different chapters, written by outstanding experts in the field. Many fundamental issues are considered, such as: the mathematical representation of vascular geometries extracted from medical images, modelling blood rheology and the complex multilayer structure of the vascular tissue, and its possible pathologies, the mechanical and chemical interaction between blood and vascular walls, and the different scales coupling local and systemic dynamics. All of these topics introduce challenging mathematical and numerical problems, demanding for advanced analysis and efficient simulation techniques, and pay constant attention to applications of relevant clinical interest. This book is addressed to graduate students and researchers in the field of bioengineering, applied mathematics and medicine, wishing to engage themselves in the fascinating task of modeling the cardiovascular system or, more broadly, physiological flows.

Human Respiration

Human Respiration
Author: Vladimir Kulish
Publisher: WIT Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2006
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1853129445

This title discusses the anatomy and physiology of human respiration, some of the newest macro- and microscopic models of the respiratory system, numerical simulation and computer visualization of gas transport phenomena, and applications of these models to medical diagnostics, treatment and safety.

Biology and Mechanics of Blood Flows

Biology and Mechanics of Blood Flows
Author: Marc Thiriet
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2007-12-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387748490

This authoritative book presents the basic knowledge and state-of-the-art techniques necessary to carry out investigations of the cardiovascular system using modeling and simulation. This volume contains chapters on anatomy, physiology, continuum mechanics, as well as pathological changes in the vasculature walls including the heart and their treatments. Methods of numerical simulations are given and illustrated in particular by application to wall diseases.

Modelling in Medicine and Biology

Modelling in Medicine and Biology
Author: C. A. Brebbia
Publisher: WIT Press
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1845645723

The idea of preparing this volume originated from the ever increasing importance of computational modelling of complex problems in medicine. Considerable advances have been made in this area as demonstrated by the continued success of the International Conference on Modelling in Medicine and Biology organised by the Wessex Institute of Technology.The work reported at those meetings and the research carried out at the Wessex Institute of Technology indicated the increasing interaction and collaboration between medical and engineering scientists. Advances presented at these conferences are now being used in practice for a wide range of medical and surgical applications.The considerable improvements and evolution of the field has led to some of the best scientists, who have participated in our conferences, to write an article on their most recent research. This has led to thirteen outstanding articles published in this volume which encompass important areas of biomedical modelling.

Nanoscale Fluid Dynamics in Physiological Processes

Nanoscale Fluid Dynamics in Physiological Processes
Author: Michele Ciofalo
Publisher: Computational Mechanics
Total Pages: 366
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Intended as a review, rather than a detailed description of the theories involved, this title provides a general introduction together with appropriate references. Topics covered include: Nanotechnology; The Ultrastructural and Functional Basis of Nanoscale Transport Phenomena in Physiology; Transport of Macromolecules Across the Arterial Wall and its Relevance to Atherogenesis, and Other Issues in Blood-Wall Interaction; Transport Phenomena in the Cell; and Computational Methods for Nanoscale Fluid Flow Problems. Over 2,000 references are included.

Biofluid Dynamics

Biofluid Dynamics
Author: Clement Kleinstreuer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420003976

Biofluid Dynamics builds a solid understanding of medical implants and devices from a bioengineering standpoint. The text features extensive worked examples and mathematical appendices; exercises and project assignments to stimulate critical thinking and build problem solving skills; numerous illustrations, including a 16-page full-color insert; computer simulations of biofluid dynamics processes and medical device operations; tools for solving basic biofluid problems; and a glossary of terms. The text can be used as a primary selection for a comprehensive course or for a two-course sequence or as a reference for professionals in biomedical engineering and medicine.

Computer Modeling in Bioengineering

Computer Modeling in Bioengineering
Author: Miloš Kojić
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2008-09-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470751754

Bioengineering is a broad-based engineering discipline that applies engineering principles and design to challenges in human health and medicine, dealing with bio-molecular and molecular processes, product design, sustainability and analysis of biological systems. Applications that benefit from bioengineering include medical devices, diagnostic equipment and biocompatible materials, amongst others. Computer Modeling in Bioengineering offers a comprehensive reference for a large number of bioengineering topics, presenting important computer modeling problems and solutions for research and medical practice. Starting with basic theory and fundamentals, the book progresses to more advanced methods and applications, allowing the reader to become familiar with different topics to the desired extent. It includes unique and original topics alongside classical computational modeling methods, and each application is structured to explain the physiological background, phenomena that are to be modeled, the computational methods used in the model, and solutions of typical cases. The accompanying software contains over 80 examples, enabling the reader to study a topic using the theory and examples, then run the software to solve the same, or similar examples, varying the model parameters within a given range in order to investigate the problem at greater depth. Tutorials also guide the user in further exploring the modeled problem; these features promote easier learning and will help lecturers with presentations. Computer Modeling in Bioengineering includes computational methods for modelling bones, tissues, muscles, cardiovascular components, cartilage, cells and cancer nanotechnology as well as many other applications. It bridges the gap between engineering, biology and medicine, and will appeal not only to bioengineering students, lecturers and researchers, but also medical students and clinical researchers.

Fluid-Structure Interaction

Fluid-Structure Interaction
Author: Hans-Joachim Bungartz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2007-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540345965

This volume in the series Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering presents a collection of papers presented at the International Workshop on FSI, held in October 2005 in Hohenwart and organized by DFG's Research Unit 493 "FSI: Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization". The papers address partitioned and monolithic coupling approaches, methodical issues and applications, and discuss FSI from the mathematical, informatics, and engineering points of view.

Biofluid Mechanics

Biofluid Mechanics
Author: Krishnan B. Chandran
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2006-11-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780849373282

Part medicine, part biology, and part engineering, biomedicine and bioengineering are by their nature hybrid disciplines. To make these disciplines work, engineers need to speak "medicine," and clinicians and scientists need to speak "engineering." Building a bridge between these two worlds, Biofluid Mechanics: The Human Circulation integrates fluid and solid mechanics relationships and cardiovascular physiology. The book focuses on blood rheology, steady and unsteady flow models in the arterial circulation, and fluid mechanics through native heart valves. The authors delineate the relationship between fluid mechanics and the development of arterial diseases in the coronary, carotid, and ileo-femoral arteries. They go on to elucidate methods used to evaluate the design of circulatory implants such as artificial heart valves, stents, and vascular grafts. The book covers design requirements for the development of an ideal artificial valve, including a discussion of the currently available mechanical and bioprosthetic valves. It concludes with a detailed description of common fluid mechanical measurements used for diagnosing arterial and valvular diseases as well as research studies that examine the possible interactions between hemodynamics and arterial disease. Drawing on a wide range of material, the authors cover both theory and practical applications. The book breaks down fluid mechanics into key definitions and specific properties and then uses these pieces to construct a solid foundation for analyzing biofluid mechanics in both normal and diseased conditions.