Low ultimate tensile strain in atherosclerotic plaques is linked to the presence of neovascularisation: insights from ex vivo uniaxial tensile testing
Y. Guendouz, F. Digeronimo, Brooke Tornifoglio, C. Lally
This study links neovascularisation in atherosclerotic plaques to lower ultimate tensile strain, suggesting mechanical instability and increased rupture risk.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2025 · PreprintBioengineering