Patient-specific in silico 3D coronary model in cardiac catheterisation laboratories
Mojtaba Lashgari,
Robin P. Choudhury,
Abhirup Banerjee
Abstract:Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries, affecting the blood supply to the heart, one of the leading causes of death around the world. X-ray coronary angiography is the most common procedure for diagnosing coronary artery disease, which uses contrast material and x-rays to observe vascular lesions. With this type of procedure, blood flow in coronary arteries is viewed in real-time, making it possible to detect stenoses precisely and control percutaneo… Show more
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