Computational modeling of blood flow in the aorta-insights into eccentric dilatation of the ascending aorta after surgery for coarctation

Our results have shown that wall shear stress is eccentric and significantly increased in the ascending and horizontal aorta in patients with a “gothic” aortic arch after repair of coarctation. This suggests that patients with an angulated “gothic” aortic arch might warrant increased surveillance for aortic complications.