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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024

Investigating the pathophysiology and evolution of internal carotid dissection: a fluid-structure interaction simulation study.

Adriano Bonura, Giulio Musotto, Gianmarco Iaccarino, Sergio Soeren Rossi, Rosalinda Calandrelli, Fioravante Capone, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Fabio Pilato

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Adriano BonuraResearch Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Giulio MusottoBioengineering Unit, Ri.MED Foundation, Palermo, Italy.
Gianmarco IaccarinoResearch Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Sergio Soeren RossiResearch Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Rosalinda CalandrelliRadiology and Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Imaging, Radiation Therapy and Hematology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Fioravante CaponeResearch Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Vincenzo Di LazzaroResearch Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Fabio PilatoResearch Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Arterial dissection, a condition marked by the tearing of the carotid artery's inner layers, can result in varied clinical outcomes, including progression, stability, or spontaneous regression. Understanding these outcomes' underlying mechanisms is crucial for enhancing patient care, particularly with the increasing use of computer simulations in medical diagnostics and treatment planning. The aim of this study is to utilize computational analysis of blood flow and vascular wall to: (1) understand the pathophysiology of stroke-like episodes in patients with carotid artery dissection; and (2) assess the effectiveness of this method in predicting the evolution of carotid dissection. Methods: Utilizing contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), we segmented images of the patient's right internal carotid artery. These images were transformed into 3D solids for simulation in Ansys multifisic software, employing a two-way fluid structure interaction (FSI) analysis. Simulations were conducted across two wall conditions (atherosclerotic and normal) and three pressure states (hypotension, normotension, hypertension). Results: The simulations indicated a significant pressure discrepancy between the true and false lumens of the artery. This suggests that flap motion and functional occlusion under hypertensive conditions could be the cause of the clinical episodes. Thrombotic risk and potential for dissection extension were not found to be critical concerns. However, a non-negligible risk of vessel dilation was assessed, aligning with the patient's clinical follow-up data. Conclusion: This study highlights specific hemodynamic parameters that could elucidate carotid artery dissection's mechanisms, offering a potential predictive tool for assessing dissection progression and informing personalized patient care strategies.

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computer simulationfluid dynamicsfluid–structure interactioninternal carotid dissectionstroke

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PMCPMC11471656

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