Computational Modeling to Predict Fatigue Behavior of NiTi Stents: What Do We Need?
NiTi (nickel-titanium) stents are nowadays commonly used for the percutaneous treatment of peripheral arterial disease. However, their effectiveness is still debated in the clinical field. In fact a peculiar cyclic biomechanical environment is created before and after stent implantation, with the ri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Functional Biomaterials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/6/2/299 |