Modelling left ventricular function under assist device support

Numerical simulations provide a unique approach for investigating the impact of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) on the pump function of the heart. To this end, the fictitious domain (FD) method was incorporated within a non-conforming coupled fluid-solid mechanics solver creating a model cap...

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Main Authors: McCormick, M, Nordsletten, D, Kay, D, Smith, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011

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