The stiffness and structural integrity of the arterial wall depends primarily on the organization
of the extracellular matrix and the cells that fashion and maintain this matrix. Fundamental to …

Mathematical and computational modeling of the cardiovascular system is increasingly
providing non‐invasive alternatives to traditional invasive clinical procedures. Moreover, it …

Atherosclerosis is a common arterial disease which alters the stiffness of arterial wall.
Arterial stiffness is related to many cardiovascular diseases. In this investigation, maximum …

Through mechanobiological control of the extracellular matrix, and hence local stiffness,
smooth muscle cells of the media and fibroblasts of the adventitia play important roles in …

Aortic mechanical and structural characteristics have profound effects on pathophysiology,
but many aspects of physiologic stress-stretch state and intramural changes due to aging …

A preoperative simulation of soft tissue deformations during plastic and reconstructive
surgery is desirable to support the surgeon's planning and to improve surgical outcomes …

Elastic and muscular arteries differ in structure, function, and mechanical properties, and
may adapt differently to aging. We compared the descending thoracic aortas (TA) and the …

The biomechanics of large-and medium-sized arteries influence the pathophysiology of
arterial disease and the response to therapeutic interventions. However, a comprehensive …

Elastic arteries are significantly prestretched in an axial direction. This property minimises
axial deformations during pressure cycle. Ageing-induced changes in arterial biomechanics …

The mechanical behavior of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) affects the interaction
between vehicle occupants and restraint systems in motor vehicle crashes (MVCs). To …