Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is recommended in post-aortic coarctation (Ao-Coa) repair. The combined use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and CMR is a powerful instrument to estimate hemodynamic indices. We report a case of a complex Ao-Coa, operated by extra-anatomic conduit, with a pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch. A 4D-Flow analysis and CFD simulation, performed starting from CMR acquired 6 years before, highlight an increase in flow complexity in the same site.

Numerical simulations to predict complication after coarctation repair starting from 4D-Flow magnetic resonance imaging

Ait-Ali, Lamia
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2026

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Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is recommended in post-aortic coarctation (Ao-Coa) repair. The combined use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and CMR is a powerful instrument to estimate hemodynamic indices. We report a case of a complex Ao-Coa, operated by extra-anatomic conduit, with a pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch. A 4D-Flow analysis and CFD simulation, performed starting from CMR acquired 6 years before, highlight an increase in flow complexity in the same site.
2026
Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica - IFC
Cardiac magnetic resonance · Aorta coarctation · 4D-Flow · Numerical simulations
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