Finite element analysis of three-dimensional vortical flow structure and topology inside a carotid bifurcation model
Journal
International Journal of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Pages
29-36
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Three-dimensional analysis of blood flow in the human carotid bifurcation model has been made using the streamline upwind Petrov-Galerkin finite element model. The primary aim of this study is to gain some insights into complex hemodynamics based on the topology theory. In addition, the preferential sites of atherosclerosis in the carotid model are predicted by virtue of the simulated critical lines.
Type
journal article