The endovascular reconstruction of the bifurcation of the carotid artery is done under open blood flow. In order to minimize the risk of cerebral embolization during the intervention so called neuroprotective devices are used temporarily. Using laser-doppler-anemometry, the effects of those protective devices (three different devices: FilterWire, Rx AccuNet, EmboShield) on fluid mechanics were examined in a model of the carotid artery. The physiological flow-profile was reproduced precisely, the measurements were done without direct contact using laser-doppler-anemometry.
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The endovascular reconstruction of the bifurcation of the carotid artery is done under open blood flow. In order to minimize the risk of cerebral embolization during the intervention so called neuroprotective devices are used temporarily. Using laser-doppler-anemometry, the effects of those protective devices (three different devices: FilterWire, Rx AccuNet, EmboShield) on fluid mechanics were examined in a model of the carotid artery. The physiological flow-profile was reproduced precisely, the...
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