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Circulatory System Dynamics
For Further Study
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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 |
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laminar/turbulent flow |
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vortices |
| <add your own> |
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