Atheroma


	Atheroma
	Causes cholesterol and other insoluble lipids collect on the inside a artery. narrows the lumen of the artery. restricts blood flow. atheroma forms a hard plaque. the plaque weakens the wall. plaque may also form a blood clot. blot clot lodges in coronary artery. no supply of oxygen to the heart. death of muscle.	Effects atherosclerosis = narrowing of lumen, restricting blood flow. aneurism = swelling of the wall. thrombus = blood clot. myocardial infarction = heart attack.
	Overall summary 1) atheroma. 2) plaque. 3) aneurism. 4) thrombosis. 5) myocardial infarction.

1) atheroma. 2) plaque. 3) aneurism. 4) thrombosis. 5) myocardial infarction.

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