Abstract Effects of the three-dimensional residual stresses on the mechanical properties of
arterial walls are analyzed in this paper, based on the model which considered the bending …

The purpose of this study was to characterize the alterations in microstructural organization
of arterial tissue using higher-order diffusion magnetic resonance schemes. Three porcine …

A computational method is presented for the assessment of rupture probabilities in soft
collagenous tissues. This may in particular be important for the quantitative analysis of …

The pathogenic contribution of resistance artery remodeling is documented in essential
hypertension, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. Investigations and development of …

The temporomandibular joint disc is a structure, characterized as heterogeneous
fibrocartilage, and is composed of macromolecular biopolymers. Despite a large body of …

Chronic hypoxia during gestation and postnatal period induces pulmonary hypertension,
aorta stiffening and vascular remodeling. In this study, we hypothesized that a postnatal …

A successful pregnancy relies on the proper cellular, biochemical, and mechanical functions
of the uterus. A comprehensive understanding of uterine mechanical properties during …

Purpose: There are two families of fibres taking part in the process of mechanical loads
transfer, ie elastin and collagen fibres. Their number, spatial arrangement and specific …

Non-invasive imaging offers great potential for several clinical applications, both in disease
and treatment monitoring. Specifically, within vascular tissue better clinical indicators for …

Aortic diseases are a significant cardiovascular health problem and occur in different ways
across the vascular tree. Investigation of the mechanical properties of the aorta is important …