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Generation of an anatomically based geometric coronary model.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10645784     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A discrete anatomically accurate finite element model of the largest six generations of the coronary arterial network is developed. Using a previously developed anatomically accurate model of ventricular geometry the boundaries of the coronary mesh are defined from measured epicardial coronaries. Network topology is then generated stochastically from published anatomical data. Spatial information is added to this topological data using an avoidance algorithm accounting for global network geometry and optimal local branch angle properties. The generated vessel lengths, radii and connectivity are consistent with the published studies and a relativity even spatial distribution of vessels within the ventricular mesh is achieved. The local finite element coordinates of the coronary nodes within the ventricular mesh are calculated such that the coronary geometry can be recalculated within a deformed ventricular mesh.
Authors:
N P Smith; A J Pullan; P J Hunter
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of biomedical engineering     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0090-6964     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Biomed Eng     Publication Date:  2000 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-02-14     Completed Date:  2000-02-14     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361512     Medline TA:  Ann Biomed Eng     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  14-25     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand. np.smith@auckland.ac.nz
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomedical Engineering
Coronary Circulation / physiology*
Coronary Vessels / anatomy & histology*
Heart / anatomy & histology,  physiology
Humans
Models, Anatomic
Models, Cardiovascular*

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