PT Journal
AU Vesely, O
   Novakova, L
   Adamec, J
   Balek, T
TI Steady Flow in Various Geometries of the Carotid Artery Bifurcation
SO Manufacturing Technology Journal
PY 2015
BP 957
EP 961
VL 15
IS 5
DI 10.21062/ujep/x.2015/a/1213-2489/MT/15/5/957
DE Carotid Artery Bifurcation; PIV; Visualization
AB The paper presents results of experimental investigation of steady flow in the region of common carotid artery (CCA). The CCA bifurcates into two branches: into internal carotid artery (ICA) and external carotid artery (ECA). ICA, that supplies blood to the brain is enlarged. This region is referred as the carotid sinus. In the present study, three models of the carotid artery bifurcation have been manufactured. The models vary in geometry of the carotid sinus. Their effect on fluid flow has been investigated under steady flow condition, utilizing Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and flow visualization. The flow conditions approximate physiological flow. The measuring range of Reynolds number was from 400 to 1300. Experimental results indicated the effect of carotid sinus geometry on the main flow in common carotid artery.
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