Using averaged models from 4D ultrasound strain imaging allows to significantly differentiate local wall strains in calcified regions of abdominal aortic aneurysms

A Hegner, A Wittek, W Derwich, A Huß… - … and Modeling in …, 2023 - Springer
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are a degenerative disease of the aorta associated with high
mortality. To date, in vivo information to characterize the individual elastic properties of the …

Potential of auxetic designs in endovascular aortic repair: a computational study of their mechanical performance

R Vellaparambil, WS Han, P Di Giovanni… - Journal of the Mechanical …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the rising popularity of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for aortic aneurysms and
dissections, there is a crucial need for investigating the delayed appearance of post-EVAR …

Fluid–structure interaction study for biomechanics and risk factors in Stanford type A aortic dissection

X Wang, MH Ghayesh, A Kotousov… - International Journal …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aortic dissection is a life‐threatening condition with a rising prevalence in the elderly
population, possibly as a consequence of the increasing population life expectancy …

[HTML][HTML] New Trends of Personalized Medicine in the Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Review

Y Alsabbagh, Y Erben, J Vandenberg… - Journal of Personalized …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a significant vascular condition characterized by the
dilation of the abdominal aorta, presenting a substantial risk of rupture and associated high …

Elasticity of whole blood clots measured via Volume Controlled Cavity Expansion

H Varner, GP Sugerman, MK Rausch… - Journal of the Mechanical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Measuring and understanding the mechanical properties of blood clots can provide insights
into disease progression and the effectiveness of potential treatments. However, several …

[HTML][HTML] Rupture risk parameters upon biomechanical analysis independently change from vessel geometry during abdominal aortic aneurysm growth

D Zschäpitz, B Bohmann, B Lutz, HH Eckstein… - JVS-Vascular …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The indication for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is based on a diameter
threshold. However, mechanical properties, such as peak wall stress (PWS) and peak wall …

[HTML][HTML] Biomechanics and early sac regression after endovascular aneurysm repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm

M Bogdanovic, A Siika, ML Liljeqvist, TC Gasser… - JVS-Vascular …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Sac regression after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic
aneurysms (AAA) is regarded as a marker of successful response to treatment. Several …

[HTML][HTML] Specimen width affects vascular tissue integrity for in-vitro characterisation

M Alloisio, JJM Wolffs, TC Gasser - Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The preparation of slender specimens for in-vitro tissue characterisation could potentially
alter mechanical tissue properties. To investigate this factor, rectangular specimens were …

Comparison of arterial wall models in fluid–structure interaction simulations

D Balzani, A Heinlein, A Klawonn, O Rheinbach… - Computational …, 2023 - Springer
Monolithic fluid–structure interaction (FSI) of blood flow with arterial walls is considered,
making use of sophisticated nonlinear wall models. These incorporate the effects of almost …

[HTML][HTML] Automated finite element approach to generate anatomical patient-specific biomechanical models of atherosclerotic arteries from virtual histology …

JL Warren, JE Yoo, CA Meyer, DS Molony… - Frontiers in Medical …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Despite advancements in early detection and treatment, atherosclerosis remains the leading
cause of death across all cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Biomechanical analysis of …