Geometry models for the structural analysis: (A) the aorta, (B) after removal of the ascending aorta, (C) the FET, (D) the aorta combined with the FET. (E) The geometry obtained after the structural analysis where a physical interaction between the aorta and FET was considered. (F) A geometry model of the vascular lumen used for a blood flow simulation. An inlet flow rate waveform provided in the flow simulation is also presented. FET: frozen elephant trunk.