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Apr 19, 2024
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BMED 4580 - Biomedical Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the dynamics of fluid flow in human physiological system. Engineering principles and fluid dynamic concepts will be taught in the context of cardiovascular system. Topics include: pulsatile flow in arteries, vascular compliance and wave propagation, impedance, cardiac mechanics, dynamic coupling of ventricle and systemic circulation, blood flow in vein, coronary circulation, microcirculation, blood flow at complex geometries, imaging techniques in clinical hemodynamic assessment, fluid mechanics in designing and testing circulatory implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 4250 or ENGR 2250 and a basic knowledge of human physiology.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6580. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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