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Identical coursesBiofluid Mechanics (B-KUL-H03J2A)
N. | Verdonck Pascal (substitute) Aims
Knowledge of transport phenomena.
Understanding of cardiac and vascular mechanics.
Introduction to cardiovascular modelling.
Overview of cardiovascular devices.
Insight in the design and clinical use of a cardiovascular device.
Previous knowledge
Preliminary terms
Thorough knowledge of physics, mechanics and mathematics, and basic knowledge of human physiology.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H06X4B : Micro- and Nanofluidics
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: biomedische technologie (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2024-2025) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of master industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2023-2024) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Postgraduate Programme in Biomedical Engineering (Leuven) 40 ects.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Biofluid Mechanics (B-KUL-H03J2a)
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First termN. | Verdonck Pascal (substitute) Content
- Biofluid mechanics.
- Mechanics of the heart, blood vessels and circulation.
- Rheology of blood.
- Interaction between blood and blood vessels, lungs and gas exchange.
- Applications to artificial valves, artificial organs, vascular access, stents, auxiliary appliances, micro-electromechanical systems.
- Examples of numerical and experimental modeling as design tool for new cardiovascular devices.