Frontiers in Pediatrics (Feb 2013)

Computational fluid dynamics models and congenital heart diseases

  • Giancarlo ePennati,
  • Chiara eCorsini,
  • Tain-Yen eHsia,
  • Francesco eMigliavacca

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2013.00004
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1

Abstract

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Mathematical modelling is a powerful tool to investigate hemodynamics of the circulatory system. With improving imaging techniques and detailed clinical investigations, it is now possible to construct patient-specific models of reconstructive surgeries for the treatment of congenital heart diseases. These models can help clinicians to better understand the hemodynamic behaviour of different surgical options for a treated patient. This review outlines recent advances in mathematical modelling in congenital heart diseases, the discoveries and limitations these models present, and future directions that are on the horizon.

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