Numerical simulation of blood flow and plaque progression in carotid–carotid bypass patient specific case

Figures & data

Figure 1. Clinical case: (A) the left and right CA before surgical intervention and (B) post-operative anatomy – carotid–carotid cross-over bypass.

Figure 2. Computed tomography virtualization of the carotid–carotid bypass [6].

Figure 3. Velocity distribution vector field for the pre- (A) and post-operative (B) case.

Figure 4. Shear stress distribution field for the pre- (A) and post-operative (B) case.

Figure 5. Drag force distribution field for the pre- (A) and post-operative (B) case.

Figure 6. Pressure distribution field for the pre- (A) and post-operative (B) case.

Figure 7. Plaque concentration for the pre- and post-operative case.

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