Biomechanical thrombosis: the dark side of force and dawn of mechano-medicine
Arterial thrombosis is in part contributed by excessive platelet aggregation, which can lead to blood clotting and subsequent heart attack and stroke. Platelets are sensitive to the haemodynamic environment. Rapid haemodynamcis and disturbed blood flow, which occur in vessels with growing thrombi an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Stroke and Vascular Neurology |
| Online Access: | https://svn.bmj.com/content/5/2/185.full |