Fluid Dynamics as a Localizing Factor for Atherosclerosis The Proceedings of a Symposium Held at Heidelberg, FRG, June 18–20, 1982

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schettler, G. (Editor), Nerem, R. M. (Editor), Schmid-Schönbein, H. (Editor), Mörl, H. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1983, 1983
Edition:1st ed. 1983
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Opening Comments
  • Fluid Dynamic Approaches to Atherosclerosis
  • A Fluid-Dynamicist’s and a Physiologist’s Look at Arterial Flow and Arteriosclerosis
  • The Case for Fluid Dynamics as a Localizing Factor in Atherogenesis
  • Flow and Atherogenesis in the Human Carotid Bifurcation
  • Pulsating Flow in Distensible Models of Vascular Branches
  • Coronary Artery Geometry and Its Fluid Mechanical Implications
  • Flow Patterns in Model and Natural Branching Vessels
  • Geometric Effects on the Hemodynamic Environment of the Arterial Wall: A Basis for Geometric Risk Factors?
  • The Drainage of Transmural Flow and the Consequences of Its Insufficiency
  • Fluid Mechanical Factors in Macromolecular Transport by the Arterial Wall
  • The Role of Hydrodynamic Factors in Platelet Activation and Thrombotic Events: The Effects of Shear Stress of Short Duration
  • Microrheology of Thrombocyte Deposition: Effect of Stimulation, Flow Direction, and Red Cells
  • The Localization of Transient Subendothelial Water-Filled Blisters in the in Situ Rabbit Aorta as a Result of Reduction in Pressure
  • Influence of Convection and Vasoactive Agents on the Mass Transport Properties of the Arterial Wall
  • Haemodynamic Influences on Platelets in Haemostasis and Thrombosis
  • Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs and Blood Velocity
  • General Properties of Endothelial Cells
  • The Endothelium as a Mediating Factor in Transport Across the Arterial Wall
  • Morphology and Fluid-Dynamics of Endothelial Cells at the Site of Vascular Bifurcation
  • Location and Morphology of Hypertensive Lesions in Coronary Arteries of Dogs
  • Response of Vascular Endothelium to Unsteady Fluid Shear Stress in Vitro
  • Injury at the Vascular Surface
  • Cellular Participation in Atherogenesis: Selected Facets of Endothelium, Smooth Muscle, and thePeripheral Blood Monocyte
  • Evidence that High Flow Velocity and Endothelial Disruption Are Not the Principal Factors in Experimental Plaque Localization
  • Localization of Early Atherosclerotic Lesions in Carotid and Coronary Bifurcations in Humans — A Bifurcation of the High Shear Stress Hypothesis
  • Quantitative Arterial Wall Morphology