Fluid Phase Mass Transfer in Separated Flows

Key Points

• Atherosclerosis localization is associated with flow separation in arterial bifurcations, affecting disease progression.
• Low wall shear stress and oscillatory conditions are significant hemodynamic factors contributing to atherogenesis.
• Observational analysis highlights the pivotal role of fluid phase mass transfer in the development of atherosclerotic lesions.
• The findings imply a need for more studies on hemodynamics to understand better its influence on atherosclerosis risk.