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Vascular stenosis asymmetry influences considerably pressure gradient and flow volume
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Vascular stenosis is often described only by its percentage in both clinical and scientific praxis. Previous studies gave inconclusive results regarding the effect of stenosis eccentricity on its hemodynamic effect. The aim of this experimental study was to investigate and quantify the effect of stenosis severity and eccentricity on the pressure drop. A combination of pressure and flow measurements by Par ticle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) method was used. Models of the same stenosis significance but with different levels of eccentricity were studied in vitro by PIV. This study has shown that stenosis asymmetry is associated with more profound pressure drop an d flow volume decrease. On the contrary, pressure drop and flow volume decrease were not further significantly influenced by the level of asymmetry. Hemodynamic changes associated with stenosis eccentricity must be taken into account in both clinical and s cientific studies.
Title: Vascular stenosis asymmetry influences considerably pressure gradient and flow volume
Description:
Vascular stenosis is often described only by its percentage in both clinical and scientific praxis.
Previous studies gave inconclusive results regarding the effect of stenosis eccentricity on its hemodynamic effect.
The aim of this experimental study was to investigate and quantify the effect of stenosis severity and eccentricity on the pressure drop.
A combination of pressure and flow measurements by Par ticle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) method was used.
Models of the same stenosis significance but with different levels of eccentricity were studied in vitro by PIV.
This study has shown that stenosis asymmetry is associated with more profound pressure drop an d flow volume decrease.
On the contrary, pressure drop and flow volume decrease were not further significantly influenced by the level of asymmetry.
Hemodynamic changes associated with stenosis eccentricity must be taken into account in both clinical and s cientific studies.
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