Osmotic swelling and residual stress in cardiovascular tissues.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Osmotic swelling (OS) and residual stress (RS) significantly affect the function of cardiovascular (CVS) tissues and organs. The physical mechanisms of OS and RS are reviewed and analyzed with focus on the theoretical background and related experimental evidence. It will be shown that swelling of CVS tissues stems from the presence of charged proteoglycan macro-molecules in these tissues, and that this swelling is a key determinant of RS. In view of OS and RS functional significance in mechanical function, modeling attempts which incorporate them in CVS stress analysis will be presented and discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular System
- Edema
- Osmosis