Numerical investigation of the effects of cannula geometry on hydraulic blood flow to prevent the risk of thrombosis

Soroush Entezari, Ali Shakiba, Hamid Niazmand

Abstract: Highlights•3D modeling of the left ventricle and cannula based on real geometry by considering pulsatile input blood flow.•Analyzing the risk of thrombosis in the cannula of left ventricular assist devices.•Examining the effects of cannula’s geometry on flow, shear stress rate, shear stress and vorticity.•Determining regions that are likely to be at the risk of thrombosis due to static flow and the factors that intensify it.