Atheroma and infarction Flashcards
1
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What is an atheroma
A
Degeneration of walls of arteries caused by accumulated fatty deposits and scar tissue, leading to restriction of circulation and a risk of thrombosis
2
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What is an infarction
A
Obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue
