We propose a numerical simulation for the physical model of the zournas, a Greek traditional double-reed woodwind musical instrument, following the massinteraction CORDIS-ANIMA formalism. The functional components of the instrument are implemented using original CORDIS-ANIMA modules, while special attention has been given to the flow characteristics of the reed.

Background: One-third of all major congenital anomalies are Congenital heart disease (CHD) and Reported CHD prevalence increased over time and in Asian countries is more than western countries. Ectopia cordis (EC) is a rare congenital anomaly with an estimated incidence of 1:100 000 live births in developed countries. EC is characterized by abnormal heart placement outside the thorax, mostly on...

Female neonate diagnosed with ectopia cordis and omphalocele was submitted to an operation at 6 hours of age to reconstruct the abdominal wall and place the heart in the left pleural space. After initial hemodynamic instability the patient was reoperated to open the sternum; with progressive recovery, extubation occurred on the 15th postoperative day and she was discharged on the 40th day. With...

Sudden arrhythmic death as a result of a blunt chest wall blow has been termed Commotio Cordis (CC). CC is being reported with increasing frequency with more than 180 cases now described in the United States Commotio Cordis Registry. The clinical spectrum is diverse; however young athletes tend to be most at risk, with victims commonly being struck by projectiles regarded as standard implements...

Commotio cordis is ventricular fibrillation that results from blunt chest trauma and is a life threatening condition; early resuscitation and defibrillation are critical. This may occur during sporting events or from child abuse and most patients are boys who are younger than 16 years. Commotio cordis' prognosis depends on the availability of cardiac defibrillation. Automatic defibrillators at ...

OBJECTIVE Commotio cordis, sudden death with chest impact, occurs clinically despite chest wall protectors worn in sports. In an experimental model of commotio cordis, commercially available chest wall protectors failed to prevent ventricular fibrillation (VF). The goal of the current investigation was to develop a chest wall protector effective in the prevention of commotio cordis. DESIGN In...

Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital malformation, which is commonly associated with other intracardiac defects. At two-day-old full-term baby girl was admitted to Santa Casade Misericórdia Hospital Montes Claros, NG, Brazil, with thoracic ectopia cordis. A transthoracic echocardiographic study did not identify any associated congenital heart diseases. The infant underwent surgical treatment usi...