Carotid plaque stress analysis by fluid structure interaction based on in-vivo MRI: Implications to plaque vulnerability assessment [PDF]
, 2010 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University, 2010.Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the world, resulting mostly from the sudden rupture of atherosclerotic plaques.
Gao, Hao
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Carotid plaque vulnerability assessment by microscopic morphology analysis, ultrasound and 3D model reconstruction [PDF]
, 2012 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Docter of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Research suggests that plaque morphology plays a crucial role in determining plaque vulnerability.
Choudhury, Ahsan
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Infection frequently triggers thrombotic microangiopathy in patients with preexisting risk factors : a single-institution experience [PDF]
, 2010 Thrombotic microangiopathies are rare conditions characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, microthrombi, and multiorgan insult. The disorders, which include hemolytic uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, are often acute and ...
Douglas, K.W. +9 more
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Increases of Corporal Temperature as a Risk Factor of Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability [PDF]
, 2008 This work explores for the first time the effects of temperature increments on the development of high shear stresses between plaque and arterial wall due to their different dilatational properties. Data from the literature report febrile reactions prior
Rojo Pérez, Francisco Javier +9 more
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Carotid atherosclerotic plaque characterisation by measurement of ultrasound sound speed in vitro at high frequency, 20 MHz [PDF]
, 2010 PhDThe first part of the study was to characterise the acoustic properties of an IEC agar-based tissue mimicking material (TMM) at ultrasound frequencies centred around 20 MHz.
Brewin, Mark Paul
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Ultra-short echo time cardiovascular magnetic resonance of atherosclerotic carotid plaque [PDF]
, 2010 Background Multi-contrast weighted cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) allows detailed plaque characterisation and assessment of plaque vulnerability.
Sonia Nielles-Vallespin +31 more
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High Zn content of Randall's plaque: A μ-X-ray fluorescence investigation [PDF]
, 2011 Kidney stone disease, or nephrolithiasis, is a common ailment. Among the different risk factors usually associated with nephrolithiasis are dehydration, metabolic defects (especially with regard to calcium and oxalate).
Dominique Bazin +15 more
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Machine Learning Designs Non-Hemolytic Antimicrobial Peptides [PDF]
, 2021 Machine learning (ML) consists in the recognition of patterns from training data and offers the opportunity to exploit large structure-activity database sets for drug design.
Xingguang, Cai +5 more
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Paediatric Outpatient Department plaque
, 2003 Plaque commemorating the Modbury Paediatric Outpatient Department funding by Variety South Australia and the Children's ...
Modbury Hospital
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Commemorative plaque for Fran Brooks
, 2006 Commemorative plaque for Fran Brooks, a dedicated member and past President of the Modbury Hospital ...
Modbury Hospital
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