- Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis - PMC
Abstract Atherosclerosis is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide Atherosclerosis is initiated by endothelium activation and, followed by a cascade of events (accumulation of lipids, fibrous elements, and calcification), triggers the vessel narrowing and activation of inflammatory pathways The resultant atheroma plaque, along
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