Finite element analysis predicts a major mechanical role of epicardial adipose tissue in atherosclerotic coronary disease and angioplasty.

Background: Understanding how atherosclerosis and angioplasty biomechanically affect the coronary artery wall is crucial for comprehending the pathophysiology of this disease and advancing potential treatments. However, acquiring this information experimentally or in vivo presents challenges. To overcome this, different computational methods have been employed.