Migration of stent-grafts (SGs) after endovascular aneurysm repair of abdominal aortic
aneurysms is a serious complication that may require secondary intervention. Experimental …

Since their first introduction, stents have revolutionised the treatment of atherosclerosis;
however, the development of in-stent restenosis still remains the Achilles' heel of stent …

Classic anatomical atlases depict a contralateral hemispheral representation of each side of
the face. Recently, however, a bilateral projection of each hemiface was hypothesized …

We investigate the mechanical conditions leading to the rupture of the plasma membrane of
an endothelial cell subjected to a local, compressive force. Membrane rupture is induced by …

Vascular medical devices, such as stents, catheters and more advanced devices inevitably
interact with surfaces within the human body. These interactions and the underlying …

The negative Poisson's ratios can be described in terms of models based on the geometry of
the system and the way this geometry changes due to applied loads. As the Poisson's ratio …

This work addresses research questions arising from the application of geometrically exact
beam theory in the context of fluid-structure interaction (FSI). Geometrically exact beam …

The suture retention strength of artificial vascular grafts is a key mechanical property that
affects the function of the grafts. Different from the conventional method of testing the suture …

The implantation behaviour of coronary stents is of great interest to clinicians and engineers
alike as in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a critical issue with the community. ISR is …

The success of stents to restore blood flow in atherosclerotic peripheral arteries is low
relative to coronary arteries. It has been shown that joint flexion induces a mechanical …