Clinical Application of Computational Mechanics to the Cardiovascular System

The term "computational biomechanics" describes the approach taken in a 3-year project promoted by the National Cardiovascular Center of Jap an to integrate fluid and solid mechanics in studies of the heart and vascular system. The goal was to create a new, comprehensive methodolo gy in cardiovascular research, including both radiological and electro physiological studies to achieve the most comprehensive view. This boo k compiles reports of the work conducted by leading researchers in bio me…