Finite element models and data obtained with these models
File: FEM Models.zip. Content: Archive with biventricular cardiac model input files (Abaqus, Dassault Systèmes, Providence, USA) of six PPCM patients to simulate five cardiac cycles (active contraction and passive filling). Six models per patient: No LVAD support, LVAD support with speeds of 8k, 9k, 10k, 11k, and 12k.
File: FEM Strain and stress.zip. Content: Archive with myocardial strain and stress data obtained from simulations with FEM models.
File: FEM Volume and pressure.zip. Content: Archive with ventricular volume and pressure data from simulations with FEM models.
Funding
Dr. Leopold und Carmen Ellinger Stiftung
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
History
Department/Unit
Biomedical Engineering Research Centre
Department of Human Biology
University of Cape Town