Computational simulation of postoperative pulmonary flow distribution in Alagille patients with peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis

ConclusionsUsing adaptive outflow boundary conditions, computational simulations can estimate postoperative overall pulmonary flow distribution in patients with Alagille syndrome after pulmonary artery reconstruction. Obstruction relief along with pulmonary artery vasodilation determines postoperative pulmonary flow distribution and newer methods can incorporate these physiologic changes. Evolving blood flow simulations may be useful in surgical or transcatheter planning and in understanding the complex interplay among various obstructions in patients with peripheral pulmonary stenosis.
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research