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Spatiotemporal Complexity of the Aortic Sinus Vortex as a Function of Leaflet Calcification
Hoda Hatoum1, Lakshmi Prasad Dasi2,3
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 473 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
|February 3, 2019
Summary
Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) progression is linked to aortic sinus hemodynamics. Increased leaflet calcification reduces sinus flow velocities and shear stress, impacting CAVD evolution.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Research
- Biomedical Engineering
- Fluid Dynamics
Background:
- Aortic sinus hemodynamics are influenced by flow and geometry.
- Aortic sinus hemodynamics correlate with calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To visualize aortic sinus fluid structure variations based on leaflet calcification degrees.
- To assess the relationship between calcification and CAVD.
Main Methods:
- Implanted a degenerated bioprosthetic valve in an aortic root model.
- Utilized a pulse duplicator left heart simulator.
- Employed high-speed imaging and particle image velocimetry (PIV).
Main Results:
- Aortic sinus vortex dynamics varied with leaflet calcification.
- Mild calcification showed higher sinus velocities than moderate/severe.
- Higher calcification led to lower shear stress ranges and magnitudes.
Conclusions:
- Leaflet calcification significantly impacts aortic sinus hemodynamics.
- Reduced shear stress with increased calcification may influence CAVD.
- Findings provide insights into CAVD pathogenesis.
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