Case Study: Intra-Patient Heterogeneity of Aneurysmal Tissue Properties

Case Study: Intra-Patient Heterogeneity of Aneurysmal Tissue Properties

Introduction: Current recommendations for surgical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) rely on the assessment of aortic diameter as a marker for risk of rupture. The use of aortic size alone may overlook the role that vessel heterogeneity plays in aneurysmal progression and rupture risk....

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Main Authors: Giampaolo Martufi, Arianna Forneris, Samaneh Nobakht, Kristina D. Rinker, Randy D. Moore, Elena S. Di Martino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
abdominal aortic aneurysm
histology
mechanical properties
FEA
CFD
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2018.00082/full

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