Local hemodynamic analysis of the C-Pulse Device by 3D fluid-structure interaction simulation
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Seyed Hamidreza Attaran; Farzan Ghalichi; Hanieh Niroomand-Oscuii
- Source
- Future cardiology. 16(4)
- Subject
- Computer simulation
business.industry
0206 medical engineering
Hemodynamics
Models, Cardiovascular
02 engineering and technology
Mechanics
030204 cardiovascular system & hematology
Flow pattern
020601 biomedical engineering
Finite element method
Pulse (physics)
Mechanism (engineering)
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Heart Rate
Counterpulsation
Fluid–structure interaction
Range (statistics)
Molecular Medicine
Medicine
Humans
Computer Simulation
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
business
- Language
- ISSN
- 1744-8298
Background: C-Pulse is a new, nonblood contacting device based on the concept of counter-pulsation that is designed for long-term implantation. However, there is a lack of comprehensive investigation of the pressure and velocity fields under the action of C-Pulse. Aim: In this paper, we aim to conduct a numerical simulation of the underlying mechanism of the device in order to analyze its performance and related undesirable issues. Materials & methods: A 3D finite element model is utilized to simulate the mechanism of the blood pumping. Results & conclusion: The simulation well reproduced the essential characteristics of the C-Pulse. Preliminary results were in a reasonable range while a couple of irregular flow patterns were identified.