Role of Aortic Geometry on Stroke Propensity based on Simulations of Patient-Specific Models
Abstract Stroke is a life threatening event that is expected to more than double over the next 40 years. Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been reported as a strong independent risk factor for stroke. We have previously shown that a hemodynamic perturbation by AF or reduced cardiac output and cycle lengt...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06681-3 |