Elasticity of Whole Blood Clots Measured via Volume Controlled Cavity Expansion
H. M. Varner, G. P. Sugerman, M. K. Rausch, T. Cohen
This paper measures the mechanical properties of whole blood clots using Volume Controlled Cavity Expansion and finds that a 1-term Ogden model captures their nonlinear elasticity, with a significant decrease in shear modulus after 2 days of storage.
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials · Jul 1, 2023Peer-reviewedBioengineering