Should fluid dynamics be included in computer models of RF cardiac ablation by irrigated-tip electrodes?

Should fluid dynamics be included in computer models of RF cardiac ablation by irrigated-tip electrodes?

Abstract Background Although accurate modeling of the thermal performance of irrigated-tip electrodes in radiofrequency cardiac ablation requires the solution of a triple coupled problem involving simultaneous electrical conduction, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, in certain cases it is difficult...

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Main Authors: Ana González-Suárez, Juan J. Pérez, Enrique Berjano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Subjects:
Blood flow
Cardiac ablation
Computer model
Irrigated electrode
Radiofrequency ablation
Thermal modeling
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-018-0475-7

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