Table 4.
Mechanical properties in blood vessels: grafts in clinical trials (CT grafts) and great saphenous vein (GSV).
| Test Performed | CT Grafts | GSV | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Diameter (mm) | 5 | 3 | [22,23,61,62,63,64] |
| Wall Thickness (µM) | 690 | 518 | [24,25,61,62,63,64,65] |
| Circumferential Tensile Strength (KPa) | 2380 | 2405 | [12,19,26,62,63,64,65] |
| Longitudinal Tensile Strength (KPa) | 4230 | 9760 | [61,62,63,65] |
| Burst Pressure (KPa) | 405.17 | 371.96 | [12,26,62,64] |
| Suture Retention Strength (g) | 306 | 327 | [22,27,61,62,64] |
| Dynamic Compliance (%/100 mmHg) | 1.53 | 4.40 | [12,28,61,62,63] |