by S. Pagani (MOX, Politecnico di Milano) and A. Frontera (MD, Ph.D., Head of electrophysiology unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the cardiac rhythm disorder with the highest worldwide incidence. Besides impacting the patient’s quality of life, AF increases stroke risk and leads to several heart complications. […]
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by C. Vergara (LABS, DCMIC and Adjunct Prof. at MOX, Politecnico di Milano) and M. Domanin (Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Vascolare, Policlinico di Milano) Carotid bifurcation is a preferential site for the development of atherosclerotic plaque. A major role in this process is given by the blood fluid-dynamics. In particular, […]