AUTHOR=Pennati Giancarlo , Corsini Chiara , Hsia Tain-Yen , Migliavacca Francesco 

TITLE=Computational fluid dynamics models and congenital heart diseases

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pediatrics

VOLUME=1

YEAR=2013

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2013.00004

DOI=10.3389/fped.2013.00004

ISSN=2296-2360

ABSTRACT=<p>Mathematical modeling is a powerful tool to investigate hemodynamics of the circulatory system. With improving imaging techniques and detailed clinical investigations, it is now possible to construct patient-specific models of reconstructive surgeries for the treatment of congenital heart diseases. These models can help clinicians to better understand the hemodynamic behavior of different surgical options for a treated patient. This review outlines recent advances in mathematical modeling in congenital heart diseases, the discoveries and limitations these models present, and future directions that are on the horizon.</p>