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The risk of an acute coronary event stems from the amount and type of plaque present, as well as the fluid and structural dynamics in the coronary artery. If the plaque’s structural stress exceeds the mechanical strength, the fibrous cap may rupture and lead to thrombosis. The patient is then likely to face a sudden myocardial infarction. An association between Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) has been long recognised. For the first time, we are reporting a correlation between applied external pressure, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), coughing, sneezing, blowing one’s nose, etc., and diseased coronary artery plaque  via  3 D coronary artery models and two-way Fluid-Solid Interaction (FSI) models. Shear and von Mises stresses inside arteries and plaques have been shown to play a major role in plaque development, progression of disease, and the likelihood of plaque rupture. Our results show a drastic change in maximum shear (300%) and von Mises stresses (500%) with increasing external pressure. This change may indicate an onset of imminent plaque rupture. Furthermore, FSI modelling indicates a strong correlation between plaque thickness, location, and external pressure. With further clinical and simulation studies, this information could be helpful in understanding potential limit pressure in the CPR process for patients with CHD.

Investigating the effects of external pressure on coronary arteries with plaques and its role in coronary artery disease