Aortic Longitudinal Stretch and Recoil Affect Cerebral Perfusion: Insights from a Physiologically Accurate In-Vitro Experiment Model.
PURPOSE Blood transport in the cardiovascular system depends on the interaction between cardiac dynamics and arterial function. While the left ventricle is the primary driver of flow, recent evidence suggests that longitudinal stretch and recoil of the aorta may generate a wave-pumping effect. However, the contribution...