A new wall stress equation for aneurysm-rupture prediction.

Li, Z; Kleinstreuer, C · Ann Biomed Eng · 2005

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

Aneurysms, especially in the abdominal aorta (AAA), are prone to rupture, and hence a reliable and easy-to-use predictor is most desirable. Based on clinical observations and numerical analyses, a semi-empirical equation for the peak AAA-wall stress has been developed. It can be readily used for AAA-rupture predictions or can be integrated into more elaborate AAA-assessment models.

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