C. Vergara

Modeling cardiac microcirculation for the simulation of coronary flow and 3D myocardial perfusion

The paper develops a mathematical model of coronary microcirculation to simulate hyperemic blood flow and 3D myocardial perfusion in clinical cases.

Computational hemodynamic indices to identify Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation degeneration

This study identifies hemodynamic indices correlated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation degeneration using computational analysis of post-TAVI blood dynamics.

Image-based computational fluid dynamics to compare two mitral valve reparative techniques for the prolapse

This study compares two mitral valve repair techniques using image-based computational fluid dynamics to evaluate their impact on blood flow and thrombosis risk.

Accurate and Efficient 3D Reconstruction of Right Heart Shape and Motion from Multi-Series Cine-MRI

This paper introduces a method for accurate and efficient 3D reconstruction of right heart shape and motion from multi-series cine-MRI, improving upon standard techniques in accuracy and automation.

Kir7.1 is the physiological target for hormones and steroids that regulate uteroplacental function

The paper identifies Kir7.1 as the target of steroids regulating uteroplacental function, showing its activation by progesterone and labor-prevention drugs.

Turbulence and blood washout in presence of mitral regurgitation: a computational fluid-dynamics study in the complete left heart

This study uses computational fluid dynamics to compare turbulence and blood washout in a healthy heart and a mitral regurgitation patient, highlighting increased turbulence and hemolysis risk in the latter.

Modeling the effect of COVID-19 disease on the cardiac function: a computational study

This paper uses computational models to study how COVID-19 affects cardiac function, finding that it worsens outcomes like cardiac output and ejection fraction, especially in patients with pre-existing cardiac impairments.