The association between human blood clot analogue computed tomography imaging, composition, contraction, and mechanical characteristics.
Janneke M H CrutsJo-Anne GiezenKim van GaalenRobert BeurskensYanto RidwanMarcel L DijkshoornHeleen M M van BeusekomNikki BoodtAad van der LugtJudith J de VriesMoniek P M de MaatFrank J H GijsenRachel M E CahalanePublished in: PloS one (2023)
CT imaging clearly reflects clot RBC content and seems to be related to the clot contraction and stiffness. CT imaging might be a useful tool in predicting the thrombus characteristics. However, future studies should confirm these findings by analysing clots with intermediate RBC and platelet content.