atherosclerosis
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Atherosclerosis
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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
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Pathogenesis
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Aorta : fatty streaks
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Aorta : mild, moderate, severe atherosclerosis
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Coronary atherosclerosis with narrowing in proximal part