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Computational analysis of cerebral aneurysm

kysze - Posted on 01 December 2016

Project Description: 

This project aims to integrate knowledge from a diverse range of clinical and engineering fields to improve the medical management of cerebral aneurysms. Most simulations of cerebral aneurysms conducted in the past are based on computational fluid dynamics and ignore the deformability of not only the blood vessels but also the aneurysms. This project will make use of the fluid-structure interaction feature of ADINA finite element software in the simulation. The coupled analysis of the fluid flow and the structural deformation would present a more realistic consideration of the pulsatile blood circulation and the finite deformation feature of the aneurysm.

Researcher name: 
K.Y.Sze
Researcher position: 
Professor
Researcher department: 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Researcher email: 
kysze@hku.hk
Research Project Details
Project Duration: 
12/2016 to 11/2017
Project Significance: 
Cerebral aneurysms are abnormal swellings of blood vessels in the brain. Rupture of such aneurysms leads to massive internal bleeding, resulting in permanent disability or even death. Roughly, 400 deaths in Hong Kong per year result from such rupture, and another 400 disabilities require long term rehabilitation. This project aims to use state-of-the-art simulation method to assess the risk of cerebral aneurysm. The simulation results are of reference value for clinicians in planning the clinical treatment.
Results Achieved: 
Not yet available.