1. Atherosclerosis

2. 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

3. Pathogenesis

5. Aorta : fatty streaks

6. Aorta : mild, moderate, severe atherosclerosis

7. Coronary atherosclerosis with narrowing in proximal part