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Comparison for normal and COVID 19 infected blood flow parameters.
| Flow parameters | Normal case (Stenosis + Non-COVID) | Hyper-viscous case (Stenosis + COVID) |
|---|---|---|
| Axial velocity | Normal | Higher |
| Axial pressure | Normal | Lower |
| Number of recirculation zones (Post-stenotic) | 2 | 1 |
| Pressure recovery rate (Post-stenotic) | Faster | Slower |
| Wall shear stress (Post-stenotic) | Normal | Higher |
| Von Mises stress (Post-stenotic) | Lower | Higher |
