Specimens of intact wall tubes of human common carotid arteries (CCA), internal carotid
arteries (ICA)(n= 11, age 77.6 yr, SD 6.3), and related adventitia and media-intima tubes are …

We developed an extension-inflation experimental apparatus with a stereo vision system
and a stress–strain analysis method to determine the regional mechanical properties of a …

Arterial simulators are a useful tool to simulate the cardiovascular system in many different
fields of application and to carry out in vitro tests that would constitute a danger when …

Circulatory vascular diseases, especially those arising from atherosclerosis, are the
predominant cause of mortality and morbidity in the developed world. Current therapies …

The prevalence of diverse animal models as surrogates for human vascular pathologies
necessitate a comprehensive understanding of the differences that exist between species …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the patency of human umbilical arteries
treated with polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) after rabbit implantation. Background: The …

The use of cryopreserved arteries for vascular tissue engineering provides a promising way
for vessel replacement. Unfortunately cryopreservation induces structural changes that …

Understanding and modelling vascular wall mechanics is a primary issue in the study of
circulatory diseases. Although theoretical and numerical studies on arteries compliance are …

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the
western hemisphere. Currently available synthetic vascular conduits, like Dacron or ePTFE …

Purpose: Quantitative understanding of tear dynamics may help in developing better
ophthalmic drug delivery vehicles and dry eye treatments. This paper attempts to develop a …