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This study investigates the peristaltic flow of Sutterby nanofluid through a stenosed (narrowed) artery, incorporating the effects of ciliated endothelium, wall roughness, and electromagnetic phenomena including Hall and ion slip effects. The research models how these combined physiological and physical factors influence fluid velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles within the arterial channel. Results indicate that wall roughness, cilia motion, and electromagnetic parameters significantly alter flow behavior and heat-mass transfer characteristics in the stenosed region.
Why it matters
Understanding blood flow dynamics in stenosed arteries under realistic physiological conditions can inform the design of better diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies for cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. The inclusion of nanofluid properties also suggests potential relevance to targeted drug delivery applications in biomedical engineering.