Shear stress metrics associated with pro-atherogenic high-risk anatomical features in a carotid artery bifurcation model

These results highlight the effectiveness of oscillatory-shear-index, to augment classical time-averaged-wall-shear-stress, in evaluating pro-atherogenic geometry features. Furthermore, the flow split at the bifurcation is a promising clinical indicator for atherosclerosis risk as it can be directly accessed using clinical imaging, whereas shear-stress-metrics cannot.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - April 14, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nora C. Zalud, Kartik V. Bulusu, Michael W. Plesniak Source Type: research