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Original Articles

Finite element modelling and simulations in cardiovascular mechanics and cardiology: A bibliography 1993–2004

Jaroslav MackerleCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 59-81 | Published online: 19 Aug 2006

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Cardiovascular soft tissue modelling, material properties

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Mechanisms of cardiovascular components

Myocardium

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Right and left ventricle

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Mitral valve

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Aorta

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Arteries

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Blood flow

Blood flow in arteries

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Blood flow in stenotic arteries

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Blood pressure/flow imaging

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Mechanics of blood cells

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Other flow problems

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Cardiac diseases, examination, surgery

Examination-ectrocardiography, echocardiography, etc

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Cardiac catheterisation

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Aneurysm

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Atherosclerosis

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Arrhythmias and defibrillation

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Infarction

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Cardiac surgery

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