Computed Modelling of Bloodflow Hemodynamic in Pathological Tortuosity of Internal Carotid Arteries
https://doi.org/10.24884/1682-6655-2025-24-4-12-20
Abstract
The literature review presents scientific materials on the computational modelling of hemoand hydrodynamics of blood flow in cases of pathologically tortuosity of carotid arteries, as well as in atherosclerotic and aneurysmal damage of the artery wall. A literature review of different articles about methods of computed modelling of the blood flow is conducted. Following a systematic analysis of scientific articles by Russian and foreign authors, key parameters can be identified for use in computed modelling of blood flow in patients with pathological tortuosity of the internal carotid arteries. The leading numerical indicator of wall shear stress (WSS) and blood flow velocity metrics are assessed and used for further modelling, prognosis and determination of indications for surgical treatment, tactics of the operating surgeon, likelihood of relapses and, frequency of complications.
About the Authors
A. V. Gavrilenko
B. V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery;
I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gavrilenko Aleksandr V. – Cardiovascular Surgeon; Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD; Professor, Sechenov University; Head, Cardiovascular Surgery Department
2, Abrikosovskij per., Moscow, 119991
8, Trubeckaya str., Moscow, 119991
E. M. Oleynik
B. V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleynik Evgeny M. – Candidate (PhD) of Medical Sciences, Cardiovascular Surgeon
2, Abrikosovskij per., Moscow, 119991
A. K. Uritskaya
B. V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Uritskaya Anna K. – Second-year Resident (Cardiovascular Surgery)
2, Abrikosovskij per., Moscow, 119991
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