Abstract
Introduction: We attempt to investigate if the mechanical properties of an intraluminal thrombus (ILT) could be assessed non-invasively through modern imaging techniques. Thrombus compressibility and deformation are evaluated in vivo. Report: Five patients underwent electrocardiographically (ECG) gated computed tomography scan during surveillance of their abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). ILT volumes and cross-sectional areas during peak systole and end diastole were recorded and found to remain constant. Discussion: ILT elastic behaviour can be estimated non-invasively. Under physiologic arterial pressure, an ILT is incompressible and does not deform longitudinally. Aneurysm Intraluminal Thrombus Compressibility Estimated in vivo Using Electrocardiographically Gated Computed Tomography: A Feasibility StudyEJVES ExtraVol. 26Issue 1PreviewWe attempt to investigate if the mechanical properties of an intraluminal thrombus (ILT) could be assessed non-invasively through modern imaging techniques. Thrombus compressibility and deformation are evaluated in vivo. Full-Text PDF Open Access
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