Increased popliteal circumferential wall tension induced by orthostatic body posture is associated with local atherosclerotic plaques

Abstract

Popliteal CWT measured in orthostatic posture, rather than in supine position, is associated with popliteal atherosclerotic plaques, particularly in women. These findings suggest that erectile posture might play a role in the atherogenesis of leg arteries by modifying local hemodynamic forces and that there may be gender differences in this regard.

Ultrasound Assessment of Tensile Stress in Carotid Arteries of Healthy Human Subjects with Varying Age

“…Various reasons for participating in that: (1) Mechanical models of artery, such as WT and TS, derived from Laplace's law can be used to relate the arterial inner radius (r) and internal pressure (P). The WT was defined as P × r [18]. The WT model assumes a very thin wall, and then handles the pressure, which does not take into account wall thickness.…”

Ultrasound assessment of tensile stress in carotid arteries of healthy human subjects with varying age

“…Various reasons for participating in that: (1) Mechanical models of artery, such as WT and TS, derived from Laplace’s law can be used to relate the arterial inner radius ( r ) and internal pressure ( P ). The WT was defined as P × r [19]. The WT model assumes a very thin wall, and then handles the pressure, which does not take into account wall thickness.…”

Evaluation of tensile stress in carotid artery: evidence from ultrasonography

“…Various reasons for participating in that: (1) Mechanical models of artery, such as WT and TS, derived from Laplace's law can be used to relate the arterial inner radius (r) and internal pressure (P).. The WT was defined as P × r [18]. The WT model assumes a very thin wall, and then handles the pressure, which does not take into account wall thickness.…”