From: Compliant vascular models 3D printed with the Stratasys J750: a direct characterization of model distensibility using intravascular ultrasound
Artery Type
Target Distensibility [ % ΔArea / 100mmHg]
Population
Aorta
10.3–44.0 [18]
57 ± 11 year (standard deviation), normal & diseased
Carotid
5.1–10.1 [27]
21–75 year, normal & hypertensive
Coronary
0.5–6.0 [26]
50–85 year, healthy & diseased