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. 2011 Oct 14;133(9):91008–NaN. doi: 10.1115/1.4004996

Table 4.

Summary of computational considerations, associated physiological references, and applicable computational studies related to patient-specific modeling for CoA

Consideration Physiologic reference(s) Applicable computational reference(s) Currently implemented
Replication of physiologic flow patterns and aortic root motion 32 39 partially
Outflow boundary conditions that replicate the distal vasculature to reproduce flow splits and BP 40 12 yes
Compliance of the aorta, variable tissue properties and support structures for the arterial system 41, 42 23, 26, 43 partially
Inclusion of intercostal, internal mammary and collateral vessels 44, 45 46 partially
Ability to provide unique, clinically applicable data 47 4 yes