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Researcher

Abigaïl Swillens

Awards & Distinctions

137 Results

2018

A biomechanical analysis of shear wave elastography in pediatric heart models

Annette CaenenPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Assessment of methodologies to calculate intraventricular pressure differences in computational models and patients

Francisco Javier Londoño HoyosAbigaïl SwillensJoris Van CauwenbergeBrett MeyersMaheswara Reddy KoppulaPavlos VlachosJulio A. ChirinosPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING

2017

A finite element model to study the effect of tissue anisotropy onex vivoarterial shear wave elastography measurements

Darya ShcherbakovaNic DebusschereAnnette CaenenFrancesco IannacconeM PernotAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY

Effect of ultrafast imaging on shear wave visualization and characterization : an experimental and computational study in a pediatric ventricular model

Annette CaenenMathieu PernotIngvild Kinn EkrollDarya ShcherbakovaLuc MertensAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL

Grading of mitral regurgitation based on intensity analysis of the continuous wave Doppler signal

Milad El HaddadTine De BackerMarc De BuyzereDaniel DevosAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersFrank Timmermans

A1 Journal Article in HEART

Investigating shear wave physics in a generic pediatric left ventricular model via in vitro experiments and finite element simulations

Annette CaenenMathieu PernotDarya ShcherbakovaLuc MertensMathias KersemansPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

Shear wave elastography for assessing myocardial material properties : an in vitro, ex vivo and in silico study

Annette CaenenMathieu PernotAbdullah ThabitDarya ShcherbakovaLuc MertensAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

Wall shear rate measurement : validation of a new method through multi-physics simulations

Stefano RicciAbigaïl SwillensAlessandro RamalliPatrick SegersPiero Tortoli

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

2016

A novel algorithm for quantification of mitral valve regurgitation based on pixel density analysis of continuous wave Doppler imaging

Milad El HaddadTine De BackerMarc De BuyzereAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersFrank Timmermans

An explorative CFD study on stenosis-induced flow instabilities in the carotid artery

Viviana ManciniJan VierendeelsDaniela TommasinSimon ShawAbigaïl SwillensAwais YousafStephen GreenwaldPatrick Segers

Assessing the performance of ultrafast vector flow imaging in the neonatal heart via multiphysics modeling and In vitro experiments

Joris Van CauwenbergeLasse LovstakkenSolveig FadnesAlfonso Rodriguez-MoralesJan VierendeelsPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

Assessment of shear stress related parameters in the carotid bifurcation using mouse-specific FSI simulations

David De WildeBram TrachetNic DebusschereFrancesco IannacconeAbigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsGuido RY De MeyerPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS

EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL AND AXIAL CYLINDRICAL WAVES IN PVA PHANTOMS SURROUNDED BY WATER OR EMBEDDED INTO SOFTER PVA MATERIAL

Darya ShcherbakovaNic DebusschereMathias KersemansAnnette CaenenMathieu PernotPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Finite element simulations to support the measurement and analysis of shear wave dispersion

Annette CaenenPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

How does ultrafast imaging affect shear wave visualization?

Annette CaenenMathieu PernotDarya ShcherbakovaIngvild EkrollPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Investigating the performance of shear wave elastography for cardiac stiffness assessment through finite element simulations

Annette CaenenMathieu PernotDarya ShcherbakovaPascal VerdonckPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Pitfalls of Doppler measurements for arterial blood flow quantification in small animal research: a study based on virtual ultrasound imaging

Abigaïl SwillensDarya ShcherbakovaBram TrachetPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY

The effect of ultrafast imaging on shear wave observations

Annette CaenenMathieu PernotDarya ShcherbakovaIngvild EkrollPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

2015

2D versus 3D cross-correlation-based radial and circumferential strain imaging in a 3D atherosclerotic carotid artery model using ultrafast plane wave ultrasound

Stein FekkesAbigaïl SwillensHendrik HG HansenAnne ECM SarisMaartje M NillesenFrancesco IannacconePatrick SegersChris L. de Korte

A numerical study of ultrafast vector flow imaging in the neonatal heart

Joris Van CauwenbergeLasse LovstakkenSolveig FadnesJan VierendeelsPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

A versatile and experimentally validated finite element model to assess the accuracy of shear wave elastography in a bounded viscoelastic medium

Annette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaBenedict VerheggheClement PapadacciMathieu PernotPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

Experimental study on the effect of the cylindrical vessel geometry on arterial shear wave elastography

Darya ShcherbakovaAnnette CaenenSimon ChatelinClement PapadacciMathieu PernotAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

FSI simulations ofr the hemodynamic assessment of the carotid bifurcation in an atherosclerotic mouse model

David De WildeBram TrachetNic DebusschereFrancesco IannacconeAbigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsGuido RY De MeyerPatrick Segers

Hemodynamic assessment of the carotid bifurcation in an atherosclerotic mouse model using FSI simulations

David De WildeBram TrachetFrancesco IannacconeAbigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsGuido R. Y. De MeyerPatrick Segers

Investigating the accuracy of material characterization algorithms for myocardial Shear Wave Elastography in children

Annette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaClement PapadacciMathieu PernotLuc MertensPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Myocardial stiffness assessment in pediatric cardiology using shear wave imaging an in-vitro and in-silico study

Annette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaClement PapadacciMathieu PernotLuc MertensPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Performance comparison of ultrasound-based methods to assess aortic diameter and stiffness in normal and aneurysmal mice

Bram TrachetRodrigo Fraga-SilvaFrancisco Javier Londoño HoyosAbigaïl SwillensNikolaos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

The role of multiphysics modeling in establishing a robust ultrasound-based cardiovascular risk assessment

Abigaïl SwillensAnnette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaMathieu PernotBenedict VerheggheJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Wall shear rate method validation through multi-physics simulations

S RicciAbigaïl SwillensA RamalliPatrick SegersP Tortoli

2014

A multi-angle plane wave imaging approach for high frequency 2D flow visualization in small animals: simulation study in the murine arterial system

Abigaïl SwillensDarya ShcherbakovaBram TrachetIngvild EkrollLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

A multiphysics computer modeling framework in support of the quest for reliable and robust local arterial stiffness assessment

Abigaïl Swillensliesbeth TaelmanAnnette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaMathieu PernotBenedict VerheggheJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Development of an experimentally validated numerical tool to assess the accuracy of shear wave elastography

Annette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaBenedict VerheggheClement PapadacciMathieu PernotPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Effect of geometry and material properties on stiffness characterization with shear wave elastography: a numerical study

Annette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaBenedict VerheggheClement PapadacciMathieu PernotPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Evaluating supersonic shear wave imaging for arterial tissue characterization using numerical simulations

Abigaïl SwillensAnnette CaenenDarya ShcherbakovaClément PapadacciMathieu PernotBenedict VerhegghePatrick Segers

Exploring 2D ultrasonic blood flow visualisation in a newborn's heart by means of multi-physics modeling

Joris Van CauwenbergeLasse LovstakkenPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Exploring 2D ultrasonic blood flow visualisation in the newborn's heart by means of multi-physics modeling

Joris Van CauwenbergeLasse LovstakkenPatrick SegersAbigaïl Swillens

Fluid-structure interaction simulation of pulse propagation in arteries : numerical pitfalls and hemodynamic impact of a local stiffening

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Improved wall shear rate method for robust measurements

Stefano RicciAbigaïl SwillensAlessandro RamalliMagnus CinthioPatrick SegersPiero Tortoli

Interaction of wave reflection with the PU and QA loop methods for the assessment of local pulse wave velocity

Patrick SegersAbigaïl SwillensLiesbeth TaelmanJan Vierendeels

Semi-3D strain imaging of an atherosclerotic carotid artery by multi-cross-sectional radial strain estimations using simulated multi-angle plane wave ultrasound

Stein FekkesAbigaïl SwillensHendrik HansenAnne SarisMaartje NillesenFrancesco IannaconePatrick SegersChris De Korte

Supersonic shear wave imaging to assess arterial nonlinear behavior and anisotropy: proof of principle via ex vivo testing of the horse aorta

Darya ShcherbakovaClément PapadacciAbigaïl SwillensAnnette CaenenSander De BockVeronique SaeyKoen ChiersMickaël TanterStephen GreenwaldMathieu Pernot et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Wave reflection leads to over- and underestimation of local wave speed by the PU- and QA-loop methods: theoretical basis and solution to the problem

Patrick SegersAbigaïl SwillensLiesbeth TaelmanJan Vierendeels

A1 Journal Article in PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT

2013

Comparison of non-invasive methods for measurement of local pulse wave velocity using FSI-simulations and in vivo data

Abigaïl SwillensLiesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Multiphysics modeling to support the development of vascular ultrasound imaging

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Simultaneous quantification of flow and tissue velocities based on multi-angle plane wave imaging

Ingvild Kinn EkrollAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersTorbjorn DahlHans TorpLasse Lovstakken

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

Supersonic shear wave imaging to assess arterial anisotropy: ex-vivo testing of the horse aorta

Darya ShcherbakovaClément PapadacciAbigaïl SwillensAnnette CaenenVeronique SaeySander De BockKoen CheirsMickaël TanterMathieu PernotPatrick Segers

The accuracy of ultrasound volume flow measurements in the complex flow setting of a forearm vascular access

Koen Van CanneytAbigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenLuca AntigaPascal VerdonckPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VASCULAR ACCESS

The accuracy of volume flow measurements derived from pulsed wave Doppler: a study in the complex setting of forearm vascular access for hemodialysis

Abigaïl SwillensKoen Van CanneytLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

The multigate Doppler approach for assessing hemodynamics in a forearm vascular access for hemodialysis purposes

Abigaïl SwillensStefano RicciKoen Van CanneytPiero TortoliPatrick Segers

2012

A 3D multiphysics model of the (aneurysmatic) mouse aorta for the development and validation of faster high-frequency ultrasound blood flow imaging

Shcherbakova DaryaAbigaïl SwillensBram TrachetJoris BolsBenedict VerheggheIngvild Kinn EkrollLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

Accuracy of carotid strain estimates from ultrasound wall tracking : a study based on multiphysics simulations and in-vivo data

Abigaïl SwillensGianluca De SantisJoris DegrooteLasse LovstakkenJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL IMAGING

Assessing the accuracy of non-invasive measuring methods of pulse wave velocity: an analysis based on fluid-structure interaction simulations in the carotid artery

Abigaïl SwillensLiesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Clutter filtering issues in speckle tracking for two-dimensional blood velocity estimation: a potential solution based on compounded imaging

Solveig Søvik AlnesAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersHans TorpLasse Lovstakken

Effect of the degree of LAD stenosis on 'competitive flow' and flow field characteristics in LIMA-to-LAD bypass surgery

Abigaïl SwillensMarloes De WitteHavard NorgaardLasse LovstakkenDenis Van LooBram TrachetJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING

Multiphysics modeling in support of ultrasonic image development : integration of fluid-structure interaction simulations and Field II applied to the carotid artery

Abigaïl SwillensGianluca De SantisPatrick SegersLasse LovstakkenJoris DegrooteJan Vierendeels

Persistent increments in proximal arterial stiffness and peripheral resistance following preeclampsia might contribute to the higher cardiovascular risk in future life

M-E EstensenG GrindheimEW RemmeAbigaïl SwillensOA SmisethPatrick SegersT HenriksenS Aakhus

Predicting the functional impact of residual aortic coarctation lesions using fluid-structure interaction simulations

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris BolsJoris DegrooteVivek MuthuranguJoseph PanzerAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Reservations on the reservoir

Patrick SegersAbigaïl SwillensSebastian Vermeersch

Editorial material

Shunt quantification in congenital heart disease based on two-dimensional speckle tracking

Solveig FadnesSiri Ann NyrnesAbigaïl SwillensHans TorpLasse Lovstakken

Simultaneous quantification of flow and tissue velocities based on multi-angle plane wave imaging with an extended velocity range

Ingvild Kinn EkrollHans TorpLasse LovstakkenAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

Strain estimation in the carotid artery from ultrasonic wall tracking: a multiphysics model study

Abigaïl SwillensGianluca De SantisPatrick SegersLasse LovstakkenJoris DegrooteJan Vierendeels

Systemic arterial response and ventriculo-arterial interaction during normal pregnancy

Mette-Elise EstensenGuro GrindheimEspen W RemmeAbigaïl SwillensOtto A SmisethPatrick SegersTore HenriksenSvend Aakhus

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION

Vector flow mapping using plane wave ultrasound imaging

Sarah DortStephan MuthAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersGuy CloutierDamien Garcia

Wall tracking for the assessment of aortic distensibility during a follow up of 49 days in Angiotensin II-infused ApoE-/- mice

Francisco Javier Londoño HoyosAbigaïl SwillensBram TrachetPatrick Segers

Wave reflection: myth or reality?

Patrick SegersJonathan MynardLiesbeth TaelmanSebastian VermeerschAbigaïl Swillens

A2 Journal Article in ARTERY RESEARCH

2011

Analysis of aortic wave travel and reflection using advanced modeling methods in simplified geometries

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulation of wave travel and reflection in simplified models of the aorta

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

In-vivo assessment of the accuracy of carotid strain estimates derived from ultrasonic wall tracking

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenGianluca De SantisJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Integrating computational biomechanics and ultrasound simulations to improve ultrasonic visualization and quantification of arterial mechanics

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Numerical model for CFD-simulation of the flow field in the anastomosis region of coronary bypasses

Marloes De WitteAbigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenHavard NordgaardDenis Van LooBram TrachetJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

OK Computer! Computersimulaties voor de behandeling van uw vernauwde slagader of aorta-aneursyma

Patrick SegersAbigaïl SwillensSander De BockMatthieu De BeulePeter Mortier

A4 Journal Article in HET INGENIEURSBLAD

Predicting the functional impact of residual aortic coarctation lesions during exercise using advanced computer model simulations

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris BolsJoris DegrooteVivek MuthuranguJoseph PanzerAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Predicting the functional impact of residual aortic coarctation lesions during exercise using advanced computer model simulations

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris BolsJoris DegrooteVivek MuthuranguJoseph PanzerAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Pulse propagation and wave reflection in arteries: new insights using advanced modeling methods

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Pulse wave analysis of grid and time step converged fluid-structure interaction calculations

Liesbeth TaelmanJoris DegrooteAbigaïl SwillensJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Validation of the arteriograph working principle: questions still remain

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsSebastian VermeerschAbigaïl SwillensNikolaos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION

Validation of the arteriograph working principle: questions still remain: reply 2

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsSebastian VermeerschAbigaïl SwillensNikolaos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION

2010

A combined speckle tracking and phase-shift estimation approach for 2D blood flow imaging in the carotid bifurcation

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

A multiphysics model for improving the ultrasonic assessment of large arteries

Abigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersLasse LøvstakkenJan Vierendeels

A simulation environment for validating ultrasonic blood flow and vessel wall imaging based on fluid-structure interaction simulations: ultrasonic assessment of arterial distension and wall shear rate

Abigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL PHYSICS

Aortic stiffness and ProBNP are increased at term and 6 months after pre-eclamptic pregnancy

Mette-Elise EstensenEspen RemmeGuro GrindheimAbigaïl SwillensLars GullestadOtto A SmisethTore HenriksenPatrick SegersSvend Aakhus

Arterial pulsatile hemodynamic load induced by isometric exercise strongly predicts left ventricular mass in hypertension

Julio Chirinos MedinaPatrick SegersAmresh RainaHassam SaifAbigaïl SwillensAmit K GuptaRaymond TownsendAnthony G Jr EmmiJames N KirkpatrickMartin G Keane et al.

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY

Blood pressure and proximal aortic stiffness is increased in women 3 years after a pre-eclamptic pregnancy

ME EstensenEW RemmeAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersT HenriksenOA SmisethL GullestadS Aakhus

Comparative aspects of non-invasive assessment of cardiovascular function in human and mouse by high-frequency ultrasound

Bram TrachetMarjolijn RenardAbigaïl SwillensJulie De BackerBart LoeysPatrick Segers

Impact of competitive flow on wall shear stress in coronary surgery: computational fluid dynamics of a LIMA-LAD model

Havard NordgaardAbigaïl SwillensDag NordhaugIdar Kirkeby-GarstadDenis Van LooNicola VitalePatrick SegersRune HaverstaadLasse Lovstakken

A1 Journal Article in CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH

Improving ultrasonic imaging of the vascular wall and blood flow using a multiphysics simulation tool integrating fluid-structure interaction and ultrasound simulations

Abigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteLasse LovstakkenPatrick SegersJan Vierendeels

Investigating ultrasonic assessment of wall shear stress via coupled fluid-structure interaction and ultrasound simulations

Abigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

Maintained increased proximal aortic stiffness 6 months after pre-eclamptic pregnancy

ME EstensenEW RemmeAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersT HenriksenOA SmisethL GullestadS Aakhus

Numerical simulation of the blood flow in a coronary LIMA-to-LAD bypass

Marloes De WitteAbigaïl SwillensHåvard NordgaardLasse LøvstakkenDenis Van LooBram TrachetLuc Van HoorebekeJan VierendeelsPatrick Segers

Numerical validation of a new method to assess aortic pulse wave velocity from a single recording of a brachial artery waveform with an occluding cuff

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensMarc De BuyzereBert SuysNikos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Numerical validation of the working principle of the arteriograph

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensMarc De BuyzereBert SuysNikolaos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

Resolving in-vivo flow fields in the systemic circulation of the mouse through combined ultrasound imaging and computational fluid dynamics

Bram TrachetAbigaïl SwillensMarjolijn RenardJulie De BackerSteven StaelensBart LoeysPatrick Segers

Simulation of fluid-structure interaction with the interface artificial compressibility method

Joris DegrooteAbigaïl SwillensPeter BruggemanRobby HaeltermanPatrick SegersJan Vierendeels

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Synthetic vascular ultrasound imaging through coupled fluid-structure interaction and ultrasound simulations

Abigaïl SwillensJoris DegrooteJan VierendeelsLasse LovstakkenPatrick Segers

Systemic arterial properties during normal pregnancies in healthy women

ME EstensenEW RemmeAbigaïl SwillensT HenriksenOA SmisethL GullestadPatrick SegersS Aakhus

The Arteriograph : measuring axillo-brachial rather than aortic stiffness?

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensMarc De BuyzereBert SuysNikolaos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

The Arteriograph: correlated to aortic stiffness, but measuring axillo-brachial artery stiffness?

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensMarc De BuyzereBert SuysNikos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

Two-dimensional blood velocity estimation with ultrasound: speckle tracking versus crossed-beam vector Doppler based on flow simulations in a carotid bifurcation model

Abigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersHans TorpLasse Løvstakken

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

Two-dimensional flow imaging in the carotid bifurcation using a combined speckle tracking and phase-shift estimator: a study based on ultrasound simulations and in-vivo analysis

Abigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersLasse Lovstakken

A1 Journal Article in ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY

2009

An interface quasi-Newton algorithm for partitioned simulation of fluid-structure interaction

Joris DegrooteRobby HaeltermanSebastiaan AnnerelAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersJan Vierendeels

Assessing arterial distensibility using ultrasound wall-tracking diameter distension: an urgent need for direct stiffness measurement!

Patrick SegersAbigaïl SwillensThomas De SchryverSebastian VermeerschErnst RietzschelMarc De Buyzere

Assessment of numerical simulation strategies for ultrasonic color blood flow imaging, based on a computer and experimental model of the carotid artery

Abigaïl SwillensThomas De SchryverLasse LovstakkenHans TorpPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Carotid plaque and its effect on ultrasound carotid distension measurements: an in vitro study

Jan KipsThomas De SchryverAbigaïl SwillensLucas Van BortelPatrick Segers

Comparison of three different methods to calculate aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) using a 1D model of the systemic circulation

Bram TrachetPhilippe ReymondJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensMarc De BuyzereBert SuysNikos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

Coupling numerical simulation of fluid dynamics and ultrasound imaging: application to the carotid artery

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenHans TorpPatrick Segers

Effects of plaque on carotid wall deformation studied using a finite element model

Thomas De SchryverJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

Increased pulsatile systolic load in hypertension is associated with delayed left ventricular untwisting

Julio ChirinosPatrick SegersAmit GuptaAbigaïl SwillensJames KirkpatrickMartin KeaneSusan WiegersVictor FerrariMartin St John Sutton

Isometric exercise-induced hemodynamic load strongly predicts left ventricular mass in hypertension

Julio ChirinosPatrick SegersAmit GuptaAbigaïl SwillensJames KirkpatrickMartin KeaneVictor FerrariSusan WiegersMartin St John Sutton

Limitations and pitfalls of non-invasive measurement of arterial pressure wave reflections and pulse wave velocity

Patrick SegersJan KipsBram TrachetAbigaïl SwillensSebastian VermeerschDries MahieuErnst RietzschelMarc De BuyzereLucas Van Bortel

A2 Journal Article in Artery Research

Numerical simulation of ultrasonic color blood flow imaging in the carotid artery: comparing a 1st order and fully coupled approach

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LøvstakkenThomas De SchryverHans TorpPatrick Segers

The influence of aortic dimensions on calculated wall shear stress in the mouse aortic arch

Bram TrachetAbigaïl SwillensDenis Van LooChristophe CasteleynAnne De PaepeBart LoeysPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Time-varying myocardial stress and systolic pressure-stress relationship: role in myocardial-arterial coupling in hypertension

Julio Chirinos MedinaPatrick SegersAmit GuptaAbigaïl SwillensErnst RietzschelMarc De BuyzereJames KirkpatrickThierry GillebertYan WangMartin Keane et al.

A1 Journal Article in CIRCULATION

Two-dimensional flow velocity estimation in the carotid bifurcation : a study of crossed-beam vector Doppler and speckle tracking using computational fluid dynamics

Abigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersHans TorpLasse Løvstakken

Ultrasound Simulation of Complex Flow Velocity Fields Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenJan KipsHans TorpPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL

2008

A comparison of multidimensional flow estimation techniques using computational fluid dynamics: speckle tracking versus vector Doppler

Abigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersLasse LøvstakkenHans Torp

A novel simulation environment for testing experimental and established ultrasonic blood flow imaging techniques

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenHans TorpPatrick Segers

A simple method for measuring characteristic impedance of the proximal aorta using a calibrated pseudoflow approach

Julio ChirinosAbigaïl SwillensHind RahmouniVictor FerrariJames KirkpatrickMartin KeaneSusan WiegersMartin St John SuttonPatrick Segers

Assessment of arterial pressure wave reflection: methodological considerations

Abigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

A2 Journal Article in ARTERY RESEARCH

Carotid plaque and its effect on ultrasound carotid distention measurements

Thomas De SchryverJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensPatrick Segers

Complexity of 3D carotid bifurcation blood flow patterns is not adequately captured by currently used ultrasound modalities

Abigaïl SwillensLasse LovstakkenHans TorpPatrick Segers

Does end-systolic stress adequately reflect time-varying left ventricular wall and fiber stress in hypertension?: influence of the components of arterial pulsatile load

Julio ChirinosPatrick SegersAbigaïl SwillensJames KirkpatrickHind RahmouniCraig LanningFrank SilvestryMartin KeaneSusan WiegersVictor Ferrari et al.

Effect of an abdominal aortic aneurysm on wave reflection in the aorta

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerN STERGIOPULOSPascal VerdonckFrank VermassenPatrick Segers

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Fluid structure interaction model of an axisymmetrical abdominal aortic aneurysm: decoupled versus fully coupled approach

Lieve LanoyeAbigaïl SwillensPatrick SegersJan VierendeelsPascal Verdonck

Imaging of complex blood flow with ultrasound: development of a novel simulation environment

Abigaïl Swillens

Numerical, experimental, and clinical assessment of wave reflections in the human arterial tree

Abigaïl SwillensErnst RietzschelMarc De BuyzerePatrick Segers

The influence of aortic root diameter on wall shear stress in the mouse aortic arch

Bram TrachetAbigaïl SwillensDenis Van LooChristophe CasteleynAnne De PaepeBart LoeysPatrick Segers

Validation of the working principle of the Arteriograph, a new device to measure pulse wave velocity

Bram TrachetJan KipsAbigaïl SwillensMarc De BuyzereBert SuysNikos StergiopulosPatrick Segers

Wall shear stress in the mouse aortic arch: does size matter?

Bram TrachetAbigaïl SwillensDenis Van LooChristophe CasteleynAnne De PaepeBart LoeysPatrick Segers

Wall shear stress: a key determinant in normal arterial growth?

Bram TrachetAbigaïl SwillensDenis Van LooChristophe CasteleynAnne De PaepeBart LoeysPatrick Segers

Wave reflections in the arterial tree: from clinical research to the hydraulic bench

Patrick SegersErnst RietzschelMarc De BuyzereAbigaïl Swillens

2007

Abdominal aortic aneurysms and their effect on arterial wave reflection and morphology

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerN STERGIOPULOSPascal VerdonckFrank VermassenPatrick Segers

Abdominal aortic aneurysms and their impact on central hemodynamics

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerN STEGIOPULOSPascal VerdonckFrank VermassenPatrick Segers

Dodelijke vaatziekte eindelijk opspoorbaar?

Abigaïl Swillens

A4 Journal Article in HET INGENIEURSBLAD

Experimental and numerical assessment of the impact of abdominal aortic aneurysms on arterial wave reflection

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerN STERGIOPULOSPascal VerdonckFrank VermassenPatrick Segers

The impact of an abdominal aortic aneurysm on aortic wave reflection

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerN STERGIOPULOSFrank VermassenPascal VerdonckPatrick Segers

The impact of an abdominal aortic aneurysm on wave reflection in the aorta

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerN StergiopulosPascal VerdonckFrank VermassenPatrick Segers

2006

Impact of an abdominal aortic aneurysm on wave reflection in the aorta

Abigaïl SwillensLieve LanoyeJulie De BackerFrank VermassenPascal VerdonckPatrick SegersN Stergiopulos