Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10432222 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In conclusion, this study demonstrates the increased risk of coronary stent fracture associated to the presence of localised plaque calcifications. This work also suggests the necessity of more realistic biomechanical models which takes into account the heterogeneity of atherosclerotic plaques in order to assess the mechanical performances of coronary stents.
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Authors
Stefano Morlacchi, Giancarlo Pennati, Lorenza Petrini, Gabriele Dubini, Francesco Migliavacca,