Computational fluid dynamic study of pulsatile blood flow through healthy and stenosed vertebral artery
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The vertebral artery is a significant vessel supplying blood to the posterior portion of the brain. Stenosis of this artery, can lead to significant cerebrovascular diseases like stroke and transient ischemic attacks. This paper presents a comparative Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study of blood flow in healthy and stenosed vertebral arteries. 3D models derived from medical imaging have been used to analyze WSS and OSI. The results indicate that stenosis induces high shear stress regions, which may contribute to the progression of the vascular disease. This study enhances the understanding of vertebrobasilar hemodynamics and supports diagnostic and therapeutic planning.
Authors: Josephina Harris, Ajit Paul, Bhavna Singh Ghosh
Institution: Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4412663025