Combined imaging, computational and histological analysis of a ruptured carotid plaque: A patient-specific analysis
Background: Rupture of carotid plaques is an important cause of cerebrovascular events. Several factors, including wall shear stress (WSS), plaque morphology and peak cap stress, have been associated with plaque vulnerability. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between these f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-06-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927452/view |