Static and Dynamic Compliance of Thick-Walled Vessel Models: Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Validation Using Silicone and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Hydrogel

Key Points

• The aim is to validate mathematical and experimental methods for creating thick-walled vascular models with realistic properties.
• Fabricated thick-walled vascular models using silicone and PVA hydrogel.
• Measured volumetric compliance and viscoelasticity of the models.
• Conducted fluid dynamics tests for endovascular device applications.
• Successfully achieved physiologically relevant volumetric compliance.
• Demonstrated that the models accurately simulate vascular behaviors under varying conditions.
• Validated the effectiveness of the mathematical modeling framework.

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