Applied Biomedical Engineering Mechanics

Published:
July 18, 2008 by CRC Press - 552 Pages
Author(s):
Dhanjoo Ghista, Wayland, Massachusetts, USA
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Features

  • Incorporates material from solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics and vibrations, control systems, and mathematical modeling
  • Provides biomechanical guidelines for internal fixation of bone and spinal fractures as well as the treatment of herniated discs
  • Presents the mechanics of heart function, heart structures, noninvasive determination of aortic pressure, characterization of left-ventricular afterload
  • Discusses detection of infarcted myocardial segments and
  • Assesses the constitutive properties and degeneration of heart valves
  • Covers the modeling of lung ventilation, its application to lung disease diagnosis, lung gas-transfer mechanism, and indices to assess its performance
  • Examines how human anatomical structures and physiological processes are designed for optimal functionality

    • Summary

    Combining topics from numerous applications in biomechanics,  Applied Biomedical Engineering Mechanics demonstrates how to analyze physiological processes from an engineering perspective and apply the results to tertiary medical care. The book extends its discussion to the investigation of diagnostic and surgical procedures. It also presents guidelines for prostheses design and explains how to optimize performance in sports games such as soccer, baseball, and gymnastics.

    Using a problem-based format, the book explains how to—

    ·         Formulate diagnostic and interventional procedures, based on the analysis of physiological and organ system-based processes

    ·         How human anatomical structures and physiological processes are designed for optimal functionality

    ·         Develop orthopedic surgical approaches, using pre-surgical analysis

    ·         Assess and promote fitness, and analyze sports games to maximize competency.

    The world-class instruction presented within Applied Biomedical Engineering Mechanics clearly demonstrates how to quantify physiological processes in order to formulate solutions to various medical problems.

    Table of Contents

    Biomechanics in Medical Diagnosis in the Form of
    Nondimensional Physiological Indices
    D. N. Ghista
    CARDIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICS
    Left Ventricular Mechanics
    D.N. Ghista and L.Zhong
    Left Ventricular Contractility Indices
    D. N. Ghista and L. Zhong
    Vascular Biomechanics
    D. N. Ghista and L. Zhong
    PULMONARY ENGINEERING MECHANICS
    Lung Ventilation Modeling for Lung Disease Diagnosis
    D.N. Ghista and M .Sankaranarayanan
    Lung Gas Transfer Performance Analysis
    D. N. Ghista and K. M. Loh
    Indicators for Extubation of Mechanically Ventilated
    COPD Patients, Using Lung Ventilation Modeling
    D. N. Ghista and R. Pasam
    GLUCOSE–INSULIN REGULATION
    (in Diabetes) Engineering Mechanics
    Glucose-Insulin Dynamics Modeling
    D.N. Ghista and D. Sarma
    Glucose Tolerance Tests Modeling
    D. N. Ghista and D. Sarma
    Modeling of OGTT Blood Glucose and Insulin Responses and Diagnostic Indices
    D. N. Ghista and K. M. Loh
    ORTHOPEDIC ENGINEERING MECHANICS
    Analysis for Internal Fixation of a Fractured Bone by Means of Bone-Fixator Plate
    D.N. Ghista, S. Idapalapati, and R. Kotlanka
    Human Lumbar Vertebral Body: Analysis of Its Funcationally Optimal Structure
    D. N. Ghista, S. Idapalapati, and R. Kotlanka
    Human Spinal Intervertebral Disc: Optimal Structural Design Characteristics
    D.N. Ghista, S. Idapalapati, and R. Kotlanka
    FITNESS AND SPORTS ENGINEERING MECHANICS
    Biomechanics of Fitness Index: Optimal Walking and Jogging Modes, and Hip Joint Assessment
    D.N. Ghista, J. H. Ong, and G. H. Lim
    Analysis of Spinning Ball Trajectories of Soccer Kicks and Basketball Throws
    D. N. Ghista and X. Liu
    Mechanics of Baseball Pitching and Batting
    A. T. Bahill and D. G. Baldwin
    Biodynamics Analysis of Women’s Gymnastics: Yurchenko Layout Vault
    M. Koh and L. Jennings
    Index

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