Dynamic flow alterations dictate leukocyte adhesion and response to endovascular interventions
J. Clin. Invest. Yoram Richter, et al. 113:1607 doi:10.1172/JCI21007 [Go to this article.]

Figure 10
Effect of SB occlusion on leukocyte accumulation. (A) Leukocyte count per high-power field on the SB-patent side increases as one moves distally from opposite the ostium of the SB, followed by a decrease toward the distal edge of the stent (in black). In contrast, the SB-occluded side (in dark gray) exhibits a relatively constant rate of leukocyte accumulation along the length of the stent. The abnormal results in the most proximal section are most likely a result of the inaccuracy of stent deployment at this location. (B) The ratio between leukocyte number on the lateral wall and the flow divider wall gives an index of asymmetry. On the patent side (in black), the asymmetry is maximal at the proximal end and decreases distally. On the SB-occluded side (in white), there is very little asymmetry on any section along the length of the stent. The solid line denotes unity.