atherosclerosis
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Atherosclerosis
Definition
• Atheroma: an encysted tumour containing curdy matter = fibrofatty plaque
• Atherosclerosis: disease primarily of elastic arteries and large/medium sized muscular arteries. The basic lesion is atheroma, consisting of a raised focal plaque within the intima, having a core of lipid (mainly chol. & chol esters) and a covering fibrous cap
Pathogenesis
Aorta : fatty streaks
Aorta : mild, moderate, severe atherosclerosis
Coronary atherosclerosis with narrowing in proximal part
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