Electrical Circuit Model of Fractional Flow Reserve in Cerebrovascular Disorders

Authors

  • H. Pranevicius Kaunas University of Technology
  • D. Naujokaitis Kaunas University of Technology
  • V. Pilkauskas Kaunas University of Technology
  • O. Pranevicius Hospital Queens Fleshing
  • M. Pranevicius Albert Einstein College of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.10.8877

Keywords:

Cerebral blood circulation, hybrid system, piece-linear aggregates, Starling resistor

Abstract

We developed electrical circuit based model for the different components of the cerebral circulation, what allowed us to simulate cerebral blood flow in a variety of cerebrovascular disorders. This approach allowed us to derive a set of equations by which relative maximum, or fractional flow reserve, can be defined and calculated in three relevant sites: the stenotic artery, in the veins related to the stenotic artery, and in the collateral circulation of the affected region of the brain.

Our results create theoretical basis for the entirely new approach to cerebrovascular disorders that currently emphasise anatomical identification of the disease to guide the treatment, such as the degree of arterial luminal stenosis obtained from various imaging modalities. In doing so, we directly address an urgent need for stroke experts to advance the care of their patients, since current approach of stroke treatment has not been meaningfully successful.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.10.8877

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Published

2014-12-10

How to Cite

Pranevicius, H., Naujokaitis, D., Pilkauskas, V., Pranevicius, O., & Pranevicius, M. (2014). Electrical Circuit Model of Fractional Flow Reserve in Cerebrovascular Disorders. Elektronika Ir Elektrotechnika, 20(10), 40-43. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.10.8877

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 10 (2014)

Section

SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY

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