Similarity of the Swine Vasculature to the Human Carotid Bifurcation: Analysis of Arterial Diameters

Similarities were found between the swine iliac bifurcation arteries to the human carotid bifurcation in terms of diameters, diametrical ratios and angle. The swine iliac bifurcation may be used for preclinical endovascular research of devices intended to the human carotid bifurcation, with miniswine strains a preferable model for long-term studies.