Atherosclerosis Flashcards
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Atherosclerosis
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- type of arteriosclerosis
-build of plaque in arteries due to the accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages
2
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Progression of atherosclerosis:
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1) injury - damaged endothelium
2) Fatty streak
3) Fibrous Plaque
4) Complicated lesion
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