Figure 8.
Parameter space exploration of the dynamical system using a Montecarlo simulation. (A) Model parameters T = 400 for αj, j = (1..7)∈(0, 0.01); 1000 iterations. Red symbols demonstrate those simulations where a greater than 5-fold increase in the external radius is predicted. (B – E) Model parameters T = 400 for α1 (1)=α2(2)=0.1 and αj, j=(3..7)∈(0, 0.01); 1000 iterations. External radius versus lumen radius (A – B). Wall thickness versus lumen radius (C). SMC content in the media versus intima (D). ECM content in the media versus intima (E).