... cause of mortality worldwide, with atherosclerosis – caused by the accumulation of low-density lipoproteins and macrophages – being a major contributor to arterial narrowing. This study aims to present a numerical investigation of unsteady, incompressible, pulsatile blood flow through a vertical...

... of the curved artery, which has more potential the formation of atherosclerosis. Originality/value The authors present a comprehensive concentration distribution of LDL in the concentration boundary layer of the curved artery. The authors also characterize and predict the influence of curvature...