After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand the physics of blood flow through the heart, arteries and veins. In addition, students learn what is the role of blood flow in health and disease.
Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology for engineers.
Blood flow in single vessels
Blood flow in the arterial tree
Blood rheology
Blood flow in the cardiac chambers
Blood flow stresses in cardiovacular heath and disease
All lectures are interactive. Theoretical explanations are accompanied by practical examples. In the exercise part of the course, a deeper knowledge of the theory is acquired by solving practical exercises and the students are supported by suitable activities, e.g. homework, assignments, etc.
The Mechanics of the Circulations. Caro, Pedley, Schroter and Seed. 2nd edition. Cambridge Univ. Press (2012)
Fluid Mechanics for Cardiovascular Engineering. Pedrizzetti. Springer (2022)
Biomechanics. Circulation. Fung. Springer (1997)
McDonald's Blood Flow in Arteries. Nichols et al. 7th edition. CRC Press (2022)
