Vessel tortuosity is often seen in humans in association with various conditions, including thrombosis.Thrombosis is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Tortuosity can increase shear stress that can activate platelets, which can lead to thrombosis. A fundamental gap exists in understanding how vessel tortuosity regulates thrombosis through such microscale physical mechanisms. Solving this problem is essential to assess the risk of thrombosis and to develop new treatment strategies.
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