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ArticlePloS one2021

Ventricular outflow tract obstruction: An in-silico model to relate the obstruction to hemodynamic quantities in cardiac paediatric patients.

Giulia Comunale, Massimo Padalino, Carmelo Maiorana, Giovanni Di Salvo, Francesca M Susin

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Article in PloS one, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Giulia ComunaleCardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Laboratory HER, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering-University of Padova, Padova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9598-3032
Massimo PadalinoPaediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery Unit, Department of Cardio-thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova Medical School, Padova, Italy.
Carmelo MaioranaDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering-University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Giovanni Di SalvoPaediatric Cardiology, Department of Woman and Child's Health, University of Padova Medical School, Padova, Italy.
Francesca M SusinCardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Laboratory HER, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering-University of Padova, Padova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1082-5543
University of Padua · IT

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Abstract

backgroundRight (R) or left (L) ventricular outflow tract (VOT) obstruction can be either a dynamic phenomenon or a congenital anatomic lesion, which requires a prompt and optimal timing of treatment to avoid a pathological ventricular remodelling.

objectiveTo develop a simple and reliable numerical tool able to relate the R/L obstruction size with the pressure gradient and the cardiac output. To provide indication of the obstruction severity and be of help in the clinical management of patients and designing the surgical treatment for obstruction mitigation.

methodsBlood flow across the obstruction is described according to the classical theory of one-dimensional flow, with the obstruction uniquely characterized by its size. Hemodynamics of complete circulation is simulated according to the lumped parameter approach. The case of a 2 years-old baby is reproduced, with the occlusion placed in either the R/ or the L/VOT. Conditions from wide open to almost complete obstruction are reproduced.

resultsBoth R/LVOT obstruction in the in-silico model resulted in an increased pressure gradient and a decreased cardiac output, proportional to the severity of the VOT obstruction and dependent on the R/L location of the obstruction itself, as it is clinically observed.

conclusionThe in-silico model of ventricular obstruction which simulates pressure gradient and/or cardiac output agrees with clinical data, and is a first step towards the creation of a tool that can support the clinical management of patients from diagnosis to surgical treatments.

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Computer SimulationModels, CardiovascularCardiac OutputChildHeart VentriclesHemodynamicsHumansPressurePulmonary ArteryVentricular Outflow Obstruction

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