Biofluid Mechanics--an Interdisciplinary Research Area of the Future.
From: Institut for Biotechnik, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. liepsch@fh-muenchen.de
Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
- Publish Date: 2006
- ISSN: 0928-7329
- Volume: 14
- Issue: 4-5
- Pages: 209-14
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Liepsch Dieter, et al. Biofluid Mechanics--an Interdisciplinary Research Area of the Future.. 2006;14:209-14
Abstract
Biofluid mechanics is a complex field that focuses on blood flow and the circulation. Clinical applications include bypass and anastomosis surgery, and the development of artificial heart valves and vessels, stents, vein and dialysis shunts. Biofluid mechanics is also involved in diagnostic and therapeutic measures, including CT and MRI, and ultrasound. The study of biofluid mechanics involves measuring blood flow, pressure, pulse wave, velocity distribution, the elasticity of the vessel wall, the flow behavior of blood to minimize complications in vessel,- neuro-, and heart surgery. Biofluid mechanics influence the lungs and circulatory system, the blood flow and micro-circulation; lymph flow, and artificial organs. Flow studies in arterial models can be done without invasive techniques on patients or animals. The results of fluid mechanic studies have shown that in the addition to basic biology, an understanding of the forces and movement on the cells is essential. Because biofluid mechanics allows for the detection of the smallest flow changes, it has an enormous potential for future cell research. Some of these will be discussed.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Biomechanics, Biomedical Research, Blood Flow Velocity, Blood Vessels, Computer Simulation, Hemorheology, Humans, Models, Biological, Research
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