Browsing by Subject "shear rate"
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Blood flow controls coagulation onset via the positive feedback of factor VII activation by factor Xa
(2010)Background: Blood coagulation is a complex network of biochemical reactions, which is peculiar in that it is time- and space-dependent, and has to function in the presence of rapid flow. Recent experimental reports suggest ... -
Fluid Dynamics of a Centrifugal Left Ventricular Assist Device
(2010)High shear stresses and shear rates in left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) make endothelialization of the LVAD difficult and likely contribute to cleavage of large von Willebrand factor multimers and resulting bleeding ...
