Document Type

Conference Presentation

Publication Date

11-5-2016

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Keywords

heart attack, blood flow, arteries, radioactive substances, stress echocardiology

Abstract

I recently had a first-hand opportunity to learn some interesting biomedical applications of physics which provide application examples for introductory classes. While there were many such applications, from X-rays to ultrasonic imaging, I’ll focus on fluid flow through clogged coronary arteries and the use of radioactive materials in a nuclear stress test.

Comments

Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers Iowa Section held at the University of Iowa on November 5, 2016.

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