Effects of intima stiffness and plaque morphology on peak cap stress
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rupture of the cap of a vulnerable plaque present in a coronary vessel may cause myocardial infarction and death. Cap rupture occurs when the peak cap stress exceeds the cap strength. The mechanical stress within a cap depends on the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/10/1/25 |