EBC - ON DEMAND
European Bifurcation Club 2009 – EBC 2009 – Berlin, Germany
Is respect of coronary branching laws important?
Yes: three segments = 3 diameters and flow divider in the right place
Author: Ghassan S. Kassab, Thomas Linnemeier Chair Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Indiana/Purdue, University
SUMMARY
- Perturbation of Murray’s geometry (diameters and angles) can affect the local hemodynamics.
- Stents have significant effects on fluid and solid mechanics of endothelium and vessel wall.
- There is a direct relation between Wall Stress and IH and inverse relation between WSS and IH.
- Current ongoing studies will evaluate the physical basis for stenting of SB.