Atherosclerosis
Dec 10, 2014
Atheromatous plaques are present on the intimal surface of the abdominal aorta. 'Complicated plaques' are present in the distal aorta and common iliac arteries.
Severe atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta below the renal arteries with surface ulcerations and extensive associated mural calcification.
The illustration shows how Peripheral Arterial Disease can affect arteries in the legs. Figure A shows a normal artery with normal blood flow. The inset image shows a cross-section of the normal artery. Figure B shows an artery with plaque buildup that’s partially blocking blood flow. The inset image shows a cross-section of the narrowed artery.
Dry gangrene of two toes in a diabetic patient with severe arterial atherosclerosis. Thickened basement membranes of small blood vessels plus a reduction in the number of small arteries contributes to the ischemia in diabetic individuals.
Figure A shows the location of the heart. Figure B shows how vein and artery bypass grafts are attached to the heart.
Angina is a specific type of pain in the chest caused by inadequate blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
Figure A shows the location of the right carotid artery in the head and neck. Figure B is a cross-section of a normal carotid artery that has normal blood flow. Figure C show a carotid artery that has plaque buildup and reduced blood flow.
Recent thrombosis of the right coronary artery causing complete occlusion of the vessel. Occlusion of this artery causes a posterior myocardial infarction. The coronary artery shows severe atherosclerosis.