Research Article

The Role of Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Management of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Clinicians' View

Table 6

Haemodynamics understanding.

Question/AnswersNumber of participants (%)

Did you have difficulty with the technical concepts (boundary conditions, wall shear stress, etc.)?
Yes7(19)
No28(78)
n.a.1(3)

Are the results from this software realistic?
Yes13(36)
Not sure21(58)
No0(0)
n.a.2(6)

Is current evidence sufficient to justify a role for haemodynamics in the pathogenesis of aneurysms?
No1(3)
Not sure15(43)
Yes17(48)
n.a.26

Were you previously aware of the use of CFD to predict the risk of rupture in intracranial aneurysms?
No15(42)
Yes18(50)
n.a.3(8)

If you see a publication on computational predictions for IA in a peer-reviewed journal, will you read it?
No3(8)
Yes30(84)
n.a.3(8)