Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a progressive inflammatory disease of the large and medium-sized arteries characterized by the accumulation of lipids, inflammatory cells, and fibrous elements, leading to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. The development of atherosclerosis is a complex process that involves multiple steps: endothelial dysfunction, lipid deposition, inflammatory response, smooth muscle cell proliferation, and plaque progression … Read more