Numerical Investigation of Pulse Wave Propagation in Arteries Using Fluid Structure Interaction Capabilities

Figure 7

Model with Young’s modulus, = 3.0 MPa. (a) 3D mesh plot of the wall radial deflection against temporal and spatial coordinates showing the peaks of the forward waves. (b) 2D contour plot of the wall radial deflection. The slope of the peaks regression line indicates the PWV.

(a) 3D mesh plot

(b) 2D contour plot