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Aneurysms, especially in the abdominal aorta (AAA), are prone to rupture, and hence a reliable and easy-to-use predictor is most desirable. Based on clinical observations and numerical analyses, a semi-empirical equation for the peak AAA-wall stress has been developed. It can be readily used for AAA-rupture predictions or can be integrated into more elaborate AAA-assessment models.
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Li, Z., Kleinstreuer, C. A New Wall Stress Equation for Aneurysm-Rupture Prediction. Ann Biomed Eng 33, 209–213 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-005-8979-2
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