The Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Method and Several Rheological Models of Blood Flow: A Review
The Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Method and Several Rheological Models of Blood Flow: A Review
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method can be applied for gaining insights to the mostfluid processes and related phenomena. Applying CFD method in the investigation ofphysiological flows especially blood is one of the interesting topics for many researchers.Because of its significant effect on various human cardiovascular diseases and arterial diseases,extended knowledge of blood flow in physiological conditions is required. This review providedan overview of recent studies on the application of CFD method of blood flow inside thecorkscrew artery, arterial stenoses, human patient-specific left ventricle and arteries affected bymultiple aneurysms. Also, several rheological models for describing the blood rheology werediscussed. Based on this review, it was concluded that the application of CFD method can helpthe medical practitioners in the patients’ treatment decision in the investigation of blood flow.
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