Abstract #4517
An MRI-based CFD analysis of flow patterns in the jugular vein
Evan Kao 1,2 , Farshid Faraji 1 , Sarah Kefayati 1 , Van Halbach 1 , Matthew Amans 1 , and David Saloner 1
1
Radiology, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, United
States,
2
Bioengineering,
UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
We investigated the flow patterns in the jugular veins
of two subject groups, one normal and one with suspected
anamolies, using MRI-based CFD. Our results show that
there are two types of venous geometries and flow
patterns: (1) One which has helical flow in the jugular
bulb (the junction between the sigmoid sinus and jugular
vein), which results in a relatively straight flow in
the jugular vein; (2) and another in which the jugular
bulb is shaped such that it redirects flow at a right
angle to the jugular vein, which creates pronounced
helical flow pattern.
How to access this content:
For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.
After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.
After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.
Click here for more information on becoming a member.
