The progression of atherosclerotic disease, caused by the formation of plaques within
arteries, is a complex process believed to be a function of the localized mechanical …

The progression of atherosclerotic disease is a complex process believed to be a function of
the localized mechanical properties and hemodynamic loading associated with the arterial …

In recent years, the role of arterial stiffness in the development of cardiovascular diseases
has been explored more extensively. Local arterial stiffness may be gauged via ultrasound …

Atherosclerotic lesions preferentially originate in arterial regions that experience low wall
shear stress (WSS) and reversing flow patterns. Therefore, routinely monitoring arterial WSS …

Cardiovascular disease currently claims more lives each year in both men and women than
the next two most deadly diseases combined, ie, cancer and chronic lower respiratory …

In this paper recent advances in vascular ultrasound imaging technology are discussed,
including three-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS), contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and …

Recent studies have indicated that vascular stiffness is an important predictor of future
cardiovascular disease. Hence, assessment of vascular stiffness would be of interest …

Background: Wall shear stress (WSS) plays an indispensable role in shaping the trajectory
of vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and aneurysms. Specific patterns of low and …

Cardiovascular pathology is the leading cause of death and disability in the Western world,
and current diagnostic testing usually evaluates the anatomy of the vessel to determine if the …

The study of arterial mechanics concerns functional characteristics depending on wall
elasticity and flow profile. Wall elasticity can be investigated through the estimation of …