Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 32, Issue 12 , Pages 1319-1329 , December 1999

Model studies of the flow in abdominal aortic aneurysms during resting and exercise conditions

  • C.J. Egelhoff

      Affiliations

    • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Engineering, United States Coast Guard Academy, 27 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320-8101, USA. Tel.: +1-860-444-8549
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  • R.S. Budwig

      Affiliations

    • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
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  • D.F. Elger

      Affiliations

    • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
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  • T.A. Khraishi

      Affiliations

    • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
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  • K.H. Johansen

      Affiliations

    • Providence Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

,Accepted 30 March 1999.

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Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 32, Issue 12 , Pages 1319-1329 , December 1999

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