Computational modeling of arterial biomechanics

  • Authors:
  • David A. Vorp;David A. Steinman;C. Ross Ethier

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-

  • Venue:
  • Computing in Science and Engineering
  • Year:
  • 2001

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Abstract

Factors such as local stresses seem to be important in the development of arterial diseases such as atherosclerosis. Here we describe how computational tools, frequently in conjunction with advanced imaging tools, allow us to understand these biomechanical effects in health and diseases.