Shear stress: the dark energy of atherosclerotic plaques.

Cardiovasc Res

Cardiovascular Disease Theme, Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield S10 2RX, UK.

Published: July 2021

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