Figure 3

Design of models based on varying geometrical configurations. For model sets A and B (that are used for numerical simulation validation), we implement the two sets of fibrous plaque geometries pertain to one of a constant material construction and one with a composite matrix of fibrous plaque and constant lipid core. Stenosis at 70, 75, 80 and 90% are modeled. As the position of lipid core (of constant thickness of 0.35 mm) remains consistent, the stenotic reduction results in thinning of fibrous cap. For model set C, we implement a set of calcified plaques which comprises of a varying calcification gap d _cg (from 0.02 to 0.33 mm).