PULSATILE FLOW

• 𝑄 𝑡 = ⋯ + ∆𝑉! 𝛿 𝑡 + 2𝑇 + ∆𝑉! 𝛿 𝑡 + 𝑇 + ∆𝑉! 𝛿 𝑡 + ∆𝑉! 𝛿 (𝑡 −

𝑇 ) + ∆𝑉! 𝛿 𝑡 − 2𝑇 + ⋯
• Let us find response for pulse at 0
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• 𝑝 𝑡 = 𝑝! 𝑒 "

• We know time constant is product of systemic resistance (Rs) and

compliance ( C ) i.e. 𝜏 = 𝑅# 𝐶
• What is p0 ?
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• Using V=CP it implies 𝑝! =
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 PULSATILE FLOW (CONTD)
• Continuity ?
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• 𝑝 𝑇&' = 𝑝 𝑇&" +
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• Periodic?
• 𝑝 0' = 𝑝 𝑇&'
• Equation model
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•𝑝 𝑇&" = 𝑝(0 )𝑒' "

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• 𝑝 0' =
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 COMBINE ALL INTERVALS
• Base function (0,Tc)
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• (Tc,2Tc)=?
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•𝑝 𝑡 = $
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• So
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 Rectangular Flow
• Divide into two functions
• 𝑄 𝑡 = 𝑄! from 0 to Ts
•𝑄 𝑡 =0 from to
• Solution for first segment
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• 𝑦) 𝑡 = 𝐶) + 𝐶+ 𝑒 "

• Solution for second segment

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• 𝑦+ 𝑡 = 𝐶, + 𝐶- 𝑒 "
 FIND CONSTANTS
• We have 4 unknown constants
• Where do we get equations to find them ?