ReviewPolymers2023
Understanding Atherosclerosis Pathophysiology: Can Additive Manufacturing Be Helpful?
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Development and Characteristics of a Dual-Layered Vascular Phantom.Cardiovascular engineering and technology · 2026Article
- FRESH-bioprinted vascular constructs: a quantitatively characterized workflow for reproducible device-oriented applications.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Development and preliminary evaluation of a camera-assisted endovascular simulator using a three-dimensional printing.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2026Article
- A Comprehensive Review of the Latest Approaches to Managing Hypercholesterolemia: A Comparative Analysis of Conventional and Novel Treatments: Part I.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- 3D printed polymers that mimic the mechanical properties of atherosclerotic blood vessels for training models: the advantageous degradation induced by UV radiation and hydrolysis.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Stimuli-responsive Nano/Biomaterials for Smart Drug Delivery in Cardiovascular Diseases: Promises, Challenges and Outlooks.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- 3D Printing and Blue Sustainability: Taking Advantage of Process-Induced Defects for the Metallic Ion Removal from Water.Polymers · 2024Article
- Biomimicking Atherosclerotic Vessels: A Relevant and (Yet) Sub-Explored Topic.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Coronary artery properties in atherosclerosis: A deep learning predictive model.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- A narrative review of vascular conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting.Cell transplantationReview
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Abstract
Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although this subject arouses much interest, there are limitations associated with the biomechanical investigation done in atherosclerotic tissues, namely the unstandardized tests for the mechanical characterization of these tissues and the inherent non-consensual results obtained. The variability of tests and typologies of samples hampers direct comparisons between results and hinders the complete understanding of the pathologic process involved in atherosclerosis development and progression. Therefore, a consensual and definitive evaluation of the mechanical properties of healthy and atherosclerotic blood vessels would allow the production of physical biomodels that could be used for surgeons' training and personalized surgical planning. Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has attracted significant attention due to the potential to fabricate biomodels rapidly. However, the existing literature regarding 3D-printed atherosclerotic vascular models is still very limited. Consequently, this review intends to present the atherosclerosis disease and the consequences of this pathology, discuss the mechanical characterization of atherosclerotic vessels/plaques, and introduce AM as a potential strategy to increase the understanding of atherosclerosis treatment and pathophysiology.
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