Research Article

Transient Hemodynamic Changes upon Changing a BCPA into a TCPC in Staged Fontan Operation: A Computational Model Study

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Simulated changes in transpulmonary flow rate ( (a)) and venous pressure ( (b)) under various cardiovascular conditions upon the change of a BCPA into a TCPC. The results are expressed as percentage changes relative to the pre-TCPC values. : pulmonary vascular resistance; : lower-body arteriolar resistance; : maximum active elastance of the left ventricle in systole; : baseline passive elastance of the left ventricle in diastole.
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