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A repository of idealized finite element models for diseased superficial femoral and popliteal arteries.
Rel. Claudio Chiastra, Dario Carbonaro. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2025
Abstract
Peripheral arterial disease is a widespread condition affecting over 200 million adults worldwide. It is characterized by a progressive reduction in blood flow, primarily due to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in peripheral arteries, including the superficial femoral artery and the popliteal artery. The progression of peripheral arterial disease often requires therapeutic interventions, such as stent implantation, to restore blood flow in compromised arteries and reduce the risk of vascular complications. Moreover, the efficiency and safety of the stent implantation procedure depends on the biomechanical interaction between the device and the diseased artery. In this context, computer simulation is an effective tool to support the stent design phase, optimizing the device's mechanical characteristics to improve the implantation procedure.
Additionally, computer simulation can also serve as a tool for pre-surgical planning, enabling the selection of the safest and most effective implantation strategy
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