Multiscale Modeling of Superior Cavopulmonary Circulation: Hemi-Fontan And Bidirectional Glenn Are Equivalent

Superior cavopulmonary circulation (SCPC) can be achieved by either the Hemi-Fontan (hF) or Bidirectional Glenn (bG) connection. Debate remains as to which results in best hemodynamic results. Adopting patient-specific multiscale computational modeling, we examined both the local dynamics and global physiology to determine if surgical choice can lead to different hemodynamic outcomes. Six patients (age: 3-6 months) underwent cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and catheterization prior to SCPC surgery.

Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ethan Kung, Chiara Corsini, Alison Marsden, Irene Vignon-Clementel, Giancarlo Pennati, Richard Figliola, Tain-Yen Hsia, for the Modeling of Congenital Hearts Alliance (MOCHA)+ Investigators Tags: CONGENITAL – Original Submission Source Type: research