Mathematical modeling and sensitivity analysis of arterial anastomosis in the arm

In this study, we applied parametric local sensitivity analysis to a linear elastic lumped-parameter model of the arm arteries (with and without anastomosis) to identify important electrical and structural parameters. The ultimate goal of this study is to provide guidance for experimentalists about what to measure (pressure and flow) and where (network locations) in order to estimate the key CV model parameters, which are the first steps required to build a patient-specific CV model.