Publications by authors named "Raja F Nassar"
J Biomech Eng
February 2002
Article Synopsis
- Intimal hyperplastic thickening (IHT) is a common cause of prosthetic bypass graft failure, influenced by factors like flow dynamics and injury at graft sites.
- In a study with canine models, researchers measured IHT distribution after 12 weeks in PTFE grafts, finding higher thickening in the graft compared to the native artery and a relationship between IHT and wall shear stress.
- The findings suggest that reduced wall shear stress at the graft-host interface contributes to IHT development, highlighting the importance of hemodynamics in graft-related injuries.
