Circulatory System Dynamics

For Further Study

There is yet a vast quantity of information and research left to you to uncover about the nature of fluid flow in the human cardiovascular system. Much more can be said about boundary conditions, for this is the essence of physics. Multi-phase flows and pulse propagation in the vascular system are fine specimens of such. The exploration of turbulent flow and non-linear response are fascinating areas of research when coupled with Chaos Theory. The Navier-Stokes equation can provide hours of quantitative jollity while bifurcation can make your computer whirl. I hope the table of keywords and vocabulary/concepts will be useful in your explorations. As you may well know, maximum investigative pleasure will be found if searches are tailored to your specific interests. Have Fun!

Keywords to use for Searches Useful Vocabulary/Concepts
hemodynamics viscosity
rheology density
continuum mechanics gradients (velocity, pressure)
blood circulation/flow shear stress/strain/rate
biomechanics -- research elasticity
blood-vessels -- research streamline
pulmonary artery -- research tensor
arteries/veins (non-) Newtonian fluid
hypertension -- research boundary layer
mathematical models skin friction
cardiac output -- research renal
  laminar/turbulent flow
  vortices
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