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Atherosclerotic Lesions: Mechanical Properties

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In the human body, breathing, blood circulation, and musculoskeletal activities are examples of mechanical processes, where force or energy is transferred from one place to another. Biomechanics is the application of the principles of mechanics to living systems [1]. Knowledge of biomechanics is important for understanding and predicting the behavior of a normal or pathological living system, just as knowledge of aerodynamics is important for understanding the flight of an airplane. Biomechanics research has led to discoveries and improvements of treatments in many medical fields, including cardiology.

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  1. Herz-Zentrum Coswig, Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Lerchenfeld 1, 06869, Coswig (Anhalt), Germany

    Peter Lanzer MD

  2. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, One Clinic Center, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, 44195, OH, USA

    Eric J. Topol MD

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Topoleski, T. (2002). Atherosclerotic Lesions: Mechanical Properties. In: Lanzer, P., Topol, E.J. (eds) Pan Vascular Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56225-9_21

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