Transformative potential of AI in Healthcare: definitions, applications, and navigating the ethical Landscape and Public perspectives

M Bekbolatova, J Mayer, CW Ong, M Toma - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial tool in healthcare with the primary aim of
improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare delivery. By harnessing machine …

Modeling dynamics of the cardiovascular system using fluid-structure interaction methods

F Syed, S Khan, M Toma - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Fluid-structure interaction algorithms are utilized to examine how the
human circulatory system functions by simulating blood flow and capturing mechanical …

Predictive modeling in medicine

M Toma, OC Wei - Encyclopedia, 2023 - mdpi.com
Definition Predictive modeling is a complex methodology that involves leveraging advanced
mathematical and computational techniques to forecast future occurrences or outcomes …

Fabrication and characterization of a 3D scaffold based on elastomeric poly-glycerol Sebacate polymer for heart valve applications

M Atari, S Labbaf, SH Javanmard - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2023 - Elsevier
Heart valve disease is one of the major reasons for cardiovascular complications and
mortalities worldwide. Despite significant breakthroughs in multiple valve designs with …

[PDF][PDF] Biomaterials used in heart valve substitution

IA Salcianu, AM Bratu, IC Bratu… - Medicine and …, 2024 - medicineandmaterials.com
Heart valve replacement is a common surgical procedure in treating heart conditions such
as stenosis or valvular insufficiency. The use of biomaterials in the manufacture of these …

[HTML][HTML] Multiscale multimodal characterization and simulation of structural alterations in failed bioprosthetic heart valves

E Tsolaki, P Corso, R Zboray, J Avaro, C Appel, M Liebi… - Acta biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
Calcific degeneration is the most frequent type of heart valve failure, with rising incidence
due to the ageing population. The gold standard treatment to date is valve replacement …

[HTML][HTML] Whole-heart modelling with valves in a fluid–structure interaction framework

L Feng, H Gao, X Luo - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Computational modelling of whole-heart function is a useful tool to study heart mechanics
and haemodynamics. Many existing heart models focus on electromechanical aspect …

Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Setting of Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement Therapy

S Khan, F Syed, M Toma - Applied Mechanics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The management of an intracranial hemorrhage in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
presents a significant challenge for medical professionals. Anticoagulant treatment is …

Computational modeling of the subject-specific effects of annuloplasty ring sizing on the mitral valve to repair functional mitral regurgitation

G Gaidulis, M Padala - Annals of biomedical engineering, 2023 - Springer
Surgical repair of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) that occurs in nearly 60% of heart
failure (HF) patients is currently performed with undersizing mitral annuloplasty (UMA) …

In Silico Analysis of the MitraClip in a Realistic Human Left Heart Model

S Pasta - Prosthesis, 2023 - mdpi.com
Mitral valve regurgitation is a common heart valve disorder associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Transcatheter mitral valve repair using the MitraClip device has …