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Table 2 Geometrical properties for carotid bifurcation.

From: Effect of calcification on the mechanical stability of plaque based on a three-dimensional carotid bifurcation model

Location of Carotid Bifurcation

Dimensions

CCA internal diameter

0.01 m

Maximum sinus internal diameter

0.23 m

ICA internal diameter

0.007 m

ECA internal diameter

0.0065 m

ICA bifurcation angle

25°

ECA bifurcation angle

25°

  1. The dimensions for a generic carotid bifurcation are presented based on the model by Tada et al.50 to be used in CFD simulation.
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2261

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