Turbulence in the Large Blood Vessels

• Relatively high Reynolds numbers

• Pulsatility

• Wall roughness and compliance

• Obstructions/curvature/bifurcations

Caro, Pedley & Seed (1974)

Re = Vmax D/? ? = (D/2) (?/?)1/2

(Womersley number)

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