Arterial Shear Rate Determines the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Whole-Blood Clots
Hande Eyisoylu, Parvin Ebrahimi, Marla Lavrijsen, Irène Nagle, Moniek P.M. de Maat, Gijsje Hendrika Koenderink
This study shows that arterial shear rates influence blood clot structure, composition, and mechanical properties, with higher shear rates leading to stiffer, platelet-rich clots.
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis · Jul 1, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering