Modeling and prediction of flow-induced hemolysis: a review

MM Faghih, MK Sharp - Biomechanics and modeling in mechanobiology, 2019 - Springer
Despite decades of research related to hemolysis, the accuracy of prediction algorithms for
complex flows leaves much to be desired. Fundamental questions remain about how …

Turbulent flow promotes cleavage of VWF (von Willebrand factor) by ADAMTS13 (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type-1 motif, member 13)

M Bortot, K Ashworth, A Sharifi, F Walker… - … , and vascular biology, 2019 - Am Heart Assoc
Objective—Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is defined by excessive cleavage of the VWF
(von Willebrand Factor) and is associated with impaired primary hemostasis and severe …

FDA benchmark medical device flow models for CFD validation

RA Malinauskas, P Hariharan, SW Day… - Asaio …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is increasingly being used to develop blood-contacting
medical devices. However, the lack of standardized methods for validating CFD simulations …

[HTML][HTML] An in vitro evaluation of turbulence after transcatheter aortic valve implantation

H Hatoum, A Yousefi, S Lilly, P Maureira… - The Journal of thoracic …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background This study aimed at assessment of post-transcatheter aortic valve (TAV)
replacement hemodynamics and turbulence when a same-size SAPIEN 3 (Edwards …

Three-dimensional microfluidic tape-paper-based sensing device for blood total bilirubin measurement in jaundiced neonates

W Tan, L Zhang, JCG Doery, W Shen - Lab on a Chip, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
More than 60% newborns experience hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice within the initial
week after birth due to the accumulation of total bilirubin in blood. Left untreated high levels …

Ex vivo biomechanical characterization of syringe-needle ejections for intracerebral cell delivery

B Wahlberg, H Ghuman, JR Liu, M Modo - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
Intracerebral implantation of cell suspensions is finding its clinical translation with
encouraging results in patients with stroke. However, the survival of cells in the brain …

Hemodynamic performance and thrombogenic properties of a superhydrophobic bileaflet mechanical heart valve

DL Bark, H Vahabi, H Bui, S Movafaghi… - Annals of biomedical …, 2017 - Springer
In this study, we explore how blood-material interactions and hemodynamics are impacted
by rendering a clinical quality 25 mm St. Jude Medical Bileaflet mechanical heart valve …

Hemolysis associated with Impella heart pump positioning: in vitro hemolysis testing and computational fluid dynamics modeling

N Roberts, U Chandrasekaran, S Das… - … journal of artificial …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Short-term mechanical circulatory support devices provide temporary
hemodynamic support in heart failure and are increasingly used to enable recovery or as a …

Experimental assessment of flow fields associated with heart valve prostheses using particle image velocimetry (PIV): recommendations for best practices

V Raghav, S Sastry, N Saikrishnan - Cardiovascular engineering and …, 2018 - Springer
Experimental flow field characterization is a critical component of the assessment of the
hemolytic and thrombogenic potential of heart valve substitutes, thus it is important to identify …

On the representation of effective stress for computing hemolysis

P Wu, Q Gao, PL Hsu - Biomechanics and modeling in mechanobiology, 2019 - Springer
Hemolysis is a major concern in blood-circulating devices, which arises due to
hydrodynamic loading on red blood cells from ambient flow environment. Hemolysis …