Waves in arteries: A review of wave intensity analysis in the systemic and coronary circulations

The intermittent ejection of blood by the ventricle results in pulsatile pressure and flow waveforms in the circulation. Understanding and characterizing this pulsatile behaviour is attracting increasing clinical interest, as it may have important implications for risk prediction and the mechanisms...

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Main Authors: Alun D. Hughes, Kim H. Parker, Justin E. Davies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Artery Research
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125937690/view