The Engineer’s Role in Vascular Research

This presentation highlights the contribution of engineering to vascular research through a project conducted at the Fluid Engineering and Energy Systems Laboratory (LIFSE) of the École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers. The study focuses on the role of mechanical parameters in the growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) to improve patient management. To this end, an experimental circulatory loop has been developed, incorporating AAA models and replicating realistic physiological conditions. The analysis of fluid-wall interactions relies on pressure and flow sensors, as well as a digital image correlation system. Additionally, a digital twin is being developed to integrate and leverage these experimental data. This multidisciplinary project, bringing together researchers, engineers, and surgeons, aims to refine risk prediction and personalize treatments in vascular pathology.