The microstructure of arteries, consisting, in particular, of collagen, elastin, and vascular
smooth muscle cells, plays a very significant role in their biomechanical response during a …

The proper functioning of the arterial wall is vital to the health of the individual, as evidenced
by the numerous debilitating medical problems which can arise when the wall falls prey to …

Coronary atherosclerosis is the major cause of mortality and disability in developed nations.
A deeper understanding of mechanical properties of coronary arteries and hence their …

This review article is concerned with the mathematical modelling of the mechanical
properties of the soft biological tissues that constitute the walls of arteries. Many important …

Mechanical characteristics of circulation and vasculature, such as blood flow in combination
with geometrical features, participate in the generation of several pathophysiological …

Cardiovascular soft tissue mechanics Page 2 CARDIOVASCULAR SOFT TISSUE
MECHANICS Page 3 Cardiovascular Soft Tissue Mechanics Edited by STEPHEN C …

The arterial wall is characterised by a complex microstructure that impacts the mechanical
properties of the vascular tissue. The main components consist of collagen and elastin …

The aorta is a dynamic structure that is able to maintain conditions for optimal mechanical
operation through the continuous turnover of its internal structure. The aorta's properties are …

Uncontrolled hypertension is a primary risk factor for diverse cardiovascular diseases and
thus remains responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Hypertension leads to …

The goals of this article are threefold: to briefly review the theory of finite elasticity and its
application to arterial mechanics; to review what is known about the mechanical behavior of …