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Evaluating fluid flow through an aortic stenosis

Description 
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valve diseases, in which the aortic valve doesn't fully open, usually due to a congenital defect or calcification. This leads to pathological blood flow through the valve. Through our research, we've discovered some key flow parameters that alter haemostasis and thrombosis, indicating that the fluid mechanics through these valves are critical for identifying risks of bleeding and/or thrombosis. In this work, you would use experimental fluid mechanics and optionally blood experiments to thoroughly investigate the impact of aortic stenosis on haemostasis.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
aortic stenosis, heart valve, haemostasis, bleeding, fluid mechanics
School 
Victorian Heart Institute (VHI)
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment 
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Victorian Heart Hospital

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