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The Biomechanical Study of Diseased Human Carotid, Femoral and Abdominal Aortic Tissue


Sponsor

University Hospital of Limerick

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This cross-sectional study aims to ascertain the mechanical properties of human carotid/femoral atherosclerotic plaque and abdominal aortic aneurysm tissue and correlate tissue mechanics with novel blood-based biomarkers of cardiovascular calcification.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Patients with arterial plaque undergoing treatment where the plaque tissue will be surgically removed as per the usual peripheral endarterectomy procedure.
  • Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria2

  • Patients that are unable to give informed consent.
  • Seriously ill/unconscious patients.

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Interventions

OTHERNo intervention.

No intervention.


Locations(1)

University Hospital Limerick

Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

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