Optical-based analysis of soft tissue structures
Fibrous structures are an integral and dynamic feature of soft biological tissues that are
directly related to the tissues' condition and function. A greater understanding of mechanical …
directly related to the tissues' condition and function. A greater understanding of mechanical …
Integration of polarized spatial frequency domain imaging (pSFDI) with a biaxial mechanical testing system for quantification of load-dependent collagen architecture …
Collagen fiber networks provide the structural strength of tissues, such as tendons, skin and
arteries. Quantifying the fiber architecture in response to mechanical loads is essential …
arteries. Quantifying the fiber architecture in response to mechanical loads is essential …
[HTML][HTML] Biomechanics of mitral valve leaflets: Second harmonic generation microscopy, biaxial mechanical tests and tissue modeling
Collagen fibers are the main load carrier in the mitral valve (MV) leaflets. Their orientation
and dispersion are an important factor for the mechanical behavior. Most recent studies of …
and dispersion are an important factor for the mechanical behavior. Most recent studies of …
High-speed polarization imaging of dynamic collagen fiber realignment in tendon-to-bone insertion region
A high-speed polarization imaging instrument is demonstrated to be capable of measuring
the collagen fiber alignment orientation and alignment strength during high-displacement …
the collagen fiber alignment orientation and alignment strength during high-displacement …
Polarized spatial frequency domain imaging of heart valve fiber structure
Our group previously introduced Polarized Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (PSFDI), a
wide-field, reflectance imaging technique which we used to empirically map fiber direction in …
wide-field, reflectance imaging technique which we used to empirically map fiber direction in …
Rapid Polarized Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging for Mapping Dynamic Fiber Orientation in Heart Valves
A Hurley - 2023 - repositories.lib.utexas.edu
Abstract Each year, approximately 72,000 cases of valvular heart disease in the United
States are treated by implanting a bioprosthetic heart valve (BHV). Of those implanted BHV …
States are treated by implanting a bioprosthetic heart valve (BHV). Of those implanted BHV …
NOVEL OPTICAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS FOR THE CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF ACTUAL INTRAVASCULAR …
F di Bartolo - 2021 - tesidottorato.depositolegale.it
The main purpose of this thesis is to find novel solutions for the characterization of biological
soft tissues by menas of optical imaging methods, with a focus on the imaging of …
soft tissues by menas of optical imaging methods, with a focus on the imaging of …
Integration of Polarized Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (pSFDI) with a Biaxial Mechanical Testing System for Dynamic Quantification of Collagen Architecture in …
Collagen fiber networks provide the structural strength of tissues such as tendons, skin, and
arteries. Quantifying the response of the fiber architecture to mechanical loads is essential …
arteries. Quantifying the response of the fiber architecture to mechanical loads is essential …