Essays about: "arterial system"

Showing result 21 - 22 of 22 essays containing the words arterial system.

  1. 21. Pressure Estimation in the Systemic Arteries Using a Transfer Function

    University essay from Mekanik; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Carl-Johan Thore; [2007]
    Keywords : Pressure Estimation; Pulse Pressure; Wave Propagation; Cardiovascular System; Arteries;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to develop and study a method for estimation of the pulse pressure in centrally located arteries. Obtaining the central pulse pressure is desirable for several reasons. For example, the central pulse pressure can be used to assess aortic stiffness, which in turn is an important predictor of cardiovascular mortality. READ MORE

  3. 22. Modeling of the arterial system with an AVD implanted

    University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Henrik Nyblom; [2004]
    Keywords : Reglerteknik; arterial system; modeling; identification; Ventricular Assist Device; VAD; LVAD; Artificial Vasculature Device; AVD; aortic valve; Windkessel.; Reglerteknik;

    Abstract : The number of patients that are waiting for heart transplants far exceed the number of available donor hearts. Left Ventricular Assist Devices are mechanical alternatives that can help and are helping several patients. They work by taking blood from the left ventricle and ejecting that blood into the aorta. READ MORE