Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Blood Flow in Venous Stents and Endovascular Neural Interfaces

Abstract

The endovascular neural interface (stent-electrode array) leverages commercial venous stents, traditionally used to treat blood vessel diseases, to address neurological disorders. By integrating electrodes onto the stent struts, this endovascular neural interface can be delivered through the healthy jugular vein. More importantly, the device is capable of recording brain signals, offering a novel and minimally invasive method to interface with the human brain. Despite the growing interest in this technology for research and commercialization, there is limited knowledge about its impact on vascular health. Specifically, it is crucial to understand how this new type of stent interacts with hum..