Three‐dimensional analysis of segmental wall shear stress in the aorta by flow‐sensitive four‐dimensional‐MRI

To assess the distribution and regional differences of flow and vessel wall parameters such as wall shear stress (WSS) and oscillatory shear index (OSI) in the entire thoracic aorta.

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