Title :
Flow visualization with a model side-to-end proximal anastomosis
Author :
Johnson, L.R., Jr. ; Shanebrook, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Union Coll., Schenectady, NY, USA
Abstract :
A new system for visualizing the steady flow of a new type of blood analog fluid in a model side-to-end proximal anastomosis is presented. Photographic results indicate a “figure eight” flow pattern occurs in the occluded distal artery section. This flow pattern affects the flow field entering the model graft section and may help explain why proximal graft junctions are less likely to clot than distal junctions
Keywords :
biological techniques; blood flow measurement; flow visualisation; blood analog fluid; blood clotting; figure eight flow pattern; model graft section; model side-to-end proximal anastomosis; photographic results; proximal graft junctions; steady flow visualization; Arteries; Biological system modeling; Blood; Educational institutions; Mechanical engineering; Photochromism; Spirals; System testing; Visualization; Weaving;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2050-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1994.412089
