Pulsatile blood flow in the human carotid artery bifurcation has been simulated by solving the incompressible Navier–Stokes equations. Subject-specific data were obtained from two volunteers.

Pulsatile ocular blood flow significantly correlates with the blood flow velocities in the central retinal and temporal short posterior ciliary arteries, a study found. "This result suggests that ...

Fluid-structure interaction describing wave propagation in arteries driven by the pulsatile blood flow is a complex problem. Whenever possible, simplified models are called for. One-dimensional models ...

Blood flow in the human body is generally assumed to be smooth due to its low speed and high viscosity. Unsteadiness in blood flow is linked to various cardiovascular diseases and has been shown to ...

Pulsatile tinnitus is caused by blood circulating in or near your ears. Unlike most types of tinnitus, pulsatile tinnitus has a physical source of sound that your ears pick up. It’s an amplified sound ...

You’ve likely felt your heart beating in your chest after strenuous activity — or have taken your pulse by placing your fingers on your wrist or neck. A less common — and sometimes startling — ...

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood rich in oxygen throughout your body. They go to your brain as well as to the tips of your toes. Healthy arteries have smooth inner walls and blood flows ...

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