Figure 7
From: Modeling lamellar disruption within the aortic wall using a particle-based approach
Comparison of stress fields induced by a single pool, two unmerged pools, or two merged pools of apoptotic cells replaced with GAGs. Overall, the stresses acting on elastic lamellae and intra-lamellar cells near two merged-pools is the highest, indicating a higher chance of lamellar disruption and SMC dysfunction in this case. Note that (≥) indicates that the stress concentrations near two unmerged pools and a single pool are relatively close at low pressures (102 mmHg), but the two unmerged pools create a higher stress in their surroundings at higher pressure (184 mmHg).
