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Particle-based methods for multiscale modeling of blood flow in the circulation and in devices: challenges and future directions. Sixth International Bio-Fluid Mechanics Symposium and Workshop March 28-30, 2008 Pasadena, California.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20336827     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A major computational challenge for a multiscale modeling is the coupling of disparate length and timescales between molecular mechanics and macroscopic transport, spanning the spatial and temporal scales characterizing the complex processes taking place in flow-induced blood clotting. Flow and pressure effects on a cell-like platelet can be well represented by a continuum mechanics model down to the order of the micrometer level. However, the molecular effects of adhesion/aggregation bonds are on the order of nanometer. A successful multiscale model of platelet response to flow stresses in devices and the ensuing clotting responses should be able to characterize the clotting reactions and their interactions with the flow. This paper attempts to describe a few of the computational methods that were developed in recent years and became available to researchers in the field. They differ from traditional approaches that dominate the field by expanding on prevailing continuum-based approaches, or by completely departing from them, yielding an expanding toolkit that may facilitate further elucidation of the underlying mechanisms of blood flow and the cellular response to it. We offer a paradigm shift by adopting a multidisciplinary approach with fluid dynamics simulations coupled to biophysical and biochemical transport.
Authors:
Takami Yamaguchi; Takuji Ishikawa; Y Imai; N Matsuki; Mikhail Xenos; Yuefan Deng; Danny Bluestein
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of biomedical engineering     Volume:  38     ISSN:  1521-6047     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Biomed Eng     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-24     Completed Date:  2010-06-30     Revised Date:  2011-07-25    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361512     Medline TA:  Ann Biomed Eng     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1225-35     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Blood Flow Velocity / physiology*
Blood Vessels / physiology*
Computer Simulation
Forecasting*
Humans
Models, Cardiovascular*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01 EB008004-01/EB/NIBIB NIH HHS
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