A Novel Fabrication Method for Compliant Silicone Phantoms of Arterial Geometry for Use in Particle Image Velocimetry of Haemodynamics

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 9; no. 18; p. 3811
• Main Authors: Yazdi, Sina G., Huetter, Larissa, Docherty, Paul D., Williamson, Petra N., Clucas, Don, Jermy, Mark, Geoghegan, Patrick H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.09.2019
• Subjects: ABS resins; Acrylonitrile; Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; additive manufacturing; Aorta; Blood flow; Cardiovascular diseases; Carotid arteries; Casting; Compliance; Elastomers; experimental fluids; Fabrication; Geometry; haemodynamic modelling; Hemodynamics; Image quality; Males; Manufacturing; Molds; Optical measurement; Particle image velocimetry; Physiology; Production methods; Silicone resins; Silicones; Styrene; Veins & arteries

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading causes of death globally. In-vitro measurement of blood flow in compliant arterial phantoms can provide better insight into haemodynamic states and therapeutic procedures. However, current fabrication techniques are not capable of producing thin-...