Variability of 3D arterial geometry and dynamics, and its pathologic implications.
Published
Journal Article
Geometric parameters and features vary within the vasculature. Furthermore, at any given anatomic site, there are substantial variations in geometry among individuals. These variations can contribute to a corresponding variability in the hemodynamic environment and, to the extent that hemodynamics affects the atherosclerotic process, the progress of vascular disease. Measurements of the geometry and wall morphometry of post-mortem human coronary arteries demonstrate a relationship between these variables that supports the notion that geometric variations can contribute to a corresponding variability in the local rate of progression of arterial disease. The dynamic geometry of the coronary arteries also varies from site to site and among individuals, and this variability too may play a role in the epidemiology of coronary artery disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Friedman, MH
Published Date
- January 2002
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 39 / 3-4
Start / End Page
- 513 - 517
PubMed ID
- 12122274
Pubmed Central ID
- 12122274
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1878-5034
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0006-355X
Language
- eng