Figure 9.

Suggested hydrodynamic flow system for future experimental work, including: (a) Pulsatile flow system schematic; and (b) pulsatile flow system laboratory. The proposed setup, as labelled in both (a,b) includes: 1. a pulsatile displacement pump which provides a dynamic pressure wave to the PDMS artery model within set-up system; 2. a compliance chamber to provide a back pressure to the artery, ensuring appropriate boundary conditions are applied; 3. the use of two-way isolation valves which should be compatible with a transient pressure transducer; and 4. PDMS model attached to the flow system via tubing; 5. a junction to join the flow after the artery bifurcation.