Reproducing Patient-Specific Hemodynamics in the Blalock–Taussig Circulation Using a Flexible Multi-Domain Simulation Framework: Applications for Optimal Shunt Design

Patient-specific computational model based on clinical MRI and catheterization data of a baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome following Stage I Norwood procedure with a Blalock-Taussig shunt.

Hypothetical alternative Blalock-Taussig shunt design with a flare at the distal end.

Standard Blalock-Taussig shunt (with computationally determined 22% effective diameter reduction).

Pulmonary pressure and flow in the main pulmonary branches.surrogate