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The effect of the shape of stenosis on the resistance to blood flow through an artery with mild local narrowing has been studied. It is shown that the resistance to flow decreases as the shape of stenosis changes and the maximum resistance is attained in the case of symmetric stenosis.
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Haldar, K. Effects of the shape of stenosis on the resistance to blood flow through an artery. Bltn Mathcal Biology 47, 545–550 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02460013
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