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Blood flow in small curved tubes.

C Y Wang1, J B Bassingthwaighte

  • 1Departments of Mathematics and Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
|February 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Blood flow in small curved tubes was modeled using a two-fluid approach. Curvature was found to reduce overall resistance but increase shear stress along the inner wall.

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Area of Science:

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Hemodynamics

Background:

  • Understanding blood flow in microvessels is crucial for diagnosing and treating vascular diseases.
  • Previous models often simplify vessel geometry, neglecting the impact of curvature on flow dynamics.
  • The two-fluid model offers a more realistic representation of blood, considering cell distribution and viscosity variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model blood flow in small curved tubes using the two-fluid model.
  • To investigate the effects of tube curvature on blood flow resistance and wall shear stress.
  • To compare model predictions with experimental data for straight tubes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a two-fluid model with a cell-free layer and a higher-viscosity core.
  • Curve-fitted model parameters to experimental data obtained from straight tubes.
  • Solved the governing equations for curved tubes using perturbation theory.

Main Results:

  • Successfully fitted model parameters to experimental data for straight tubes.
  • Demonstrated that tube curvature generally lowers flow resistance.
  • Observed an increase in shear stress near the inside wall of curved tubes.

Conclusions:

  • The two-fluid model provides a viable framework for analyzing blood flow in curved microvessels.
  • Tube curvature significantly alters hemodynamic parameters, impacting both resistance and wall shear stress.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering vessel geometry in hemodynamic studies.

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