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Table 2 Parameters for the Windkessel outlet boundary conditions, adapted from [77]

From: The effect of inlet and outlet boundary conditions in image-based CFD modeling of aortic flow

Vessel

R p (dynes s/cm5)

C (cm5/dynes)

R d  (dynes   s/cm5)

Right common carotid

1180

7.70E−5

18,400

Right subclavian

1040

8.74E−5

16,300

Left common carotid

1180

7.70E−5

18,400

Left subclavian

970

9.34E−5

15,200

Descending aorta

188

4.82E−4

2950

  1. Note \(R_p\) was needed only for the three-element outlet condition, but C and \(R_d\) were used for both the three- and two-element conditions