The role of shear stress in the generation of rupture-prone vulnerable plaques
The role of shear stress in the generation of rupture-prone vulnerable plaques
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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English
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Shear stress plays an essential part in the maintenance of healthy vessels. If risk factors for atherosclerosis are present, low shear stress can lead to abnormalities, possibly creating predilection sites for eccentric plaque growth. The role of shear stress in the development of plaque prone to rupture is explored.
Blood-flow-induced shear str...
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The role of shear stress in the generation of rupture-prone vulnerable plaques
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_68515190
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_68515190
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1743-4297,1759-5002
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1743-4300,1759-5010
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10.1038/ncpcardio0274
