Kinematic, Dynamic, and Energy Characteristics of Diastolic Flow in the Left Ventricle

Figure 11

Rate of energy transfer of 2D model of diastolic flow in the left ventricle: curve A: kinetic energy flux on the wall, : rate of work done by pressure on the wall, : rate change of kinetic energy, : rate of work by pressure at the outlet, : kinetic energy influx, : rate of work done by shear on the wall, and : rate of energy dissipation.

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