Spadaccio, C., Mazzocchi, L., Timofeva, I., Macron, L., De Cecco, C. N., Morganti, S., Auricchio, F. and Nappi, F. (2020) Bioengineering case study to evaluate complications of adverse anatomy of aortic root in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: combining biomechanical modelling with CT imaging. Bioengineering, 7(4), 121. (doi: 10.3390/bioengineering7040121) (PMID:33019739) (PMCID:PMC7712517)
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Abstract
Gated computed tomography (CT) might not adequately predict occurrence of post-implantation transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) complications in hostile aortic root as it would require a more complex integration of morphological, functional and hemodynamical parameters. We used a computational framework based on finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate patient-specific implantation. Application of biomechanical modelling using FEA to gated-CT was able to demonstrate the relation of the device with voluminous calcification, its consequent misalignment and a significant stent deformation. Use of FEA and other advanced computed predictive modelling techniques as an adjunct to CT scan could improve our understanding of TAVR, potentially predict complications and fate of the devices after implantation and inform patient-specific treatment.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Keywords: | Biomechanical modelling, calcification, complications, finite element analysis (FEA), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Spadaccio, Dr Cristiano |
Creator Roles: | |
Authors: | Spadaccio, C., Mazzocchi, L., Timofeva, I., Macron, L., De Cecco, C. N., Morganti, S., Auricchio, F., and Nappi, F. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
Journal Name: | Bioengineering |
Publisher: | MDPI |
ISSN: | 2306-5354 |
ISSN (Online): | 2306-5354 |
Published Online: | 01 October 2020 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2020 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Bioengineering 7(4): 121 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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