DOI: https://doi.org/10.15368/theses.2009.81
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/128
Date of Award
6-2009
Department/Program
Biomedical and General Engineering
Advisor
Robert Crockett
Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common cause of sudden cardiac death. Much of the disease is not completely understood, which makes treatment and prevention difficult. Many researchers are using technology, such as advanced imaging techniques and finite element analysis, to better understand the disease. While there is much progress being made to look at the analysis of actual excised diseased arteries, there is still not a standardized model to predict the future of any one lesion. The purpose of this study is to explore the possibility of creating a standardized model to predict the mechanical stability of the fibrous cap due to lipid content in atherosclerotic lesions.