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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Main Authors: Elena Dordoni, Lorenza Petrini, Wei Wu, Francesco Migliavacca, Gabriele Dubini, Giancarlo Pennati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/6/2/299

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