Vascular disease progression, artwork
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Vascular disease progression, artwork
Vascular disease progression. Artwork showing the progression of vascular disease in cross-section (left) and transverse section (right). At top is a healthy artery. Below this, fat (yellow) is beginning to accumulate and circulate in the blood. In the blood vessel at centre, fatty deposits (atheroma) have been laid down on the inner wall of the vessel, which leads to inflammation of the underlying muscle cells (purple area in fourth artery) and a narrowed blood vessel. In the bottom blood vessel the plaque has ruptured. This leads to a blood clot and reduction in blood flow (ischaemia) to the tissue supplied by the vessel. If the vessel is in the heart this can lead to a heart attack, if it is in the brain is can lead to a stroke
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Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease Asvd Atheroma Atherosclerosis Blocking Cross Section Erythrocytes Narrowing Plaque Red Blood Cells Rupture Stenosis Transverse Vascular Abnormal Artery Condition Disorder Section Sectioned Unhealthy
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This print titled "Vascular Disease Progression" showcases the intricate artwork depicting the development of vascular disease in both cross-section and transverse section views. The top portion displays a healthy artery, while below it, we witness the alarming accumulation and circulation of fat (depicted in yellow) within the bloodstream. Moving towards the center of the image, fatty deposits known as atheroma have formed on the inner wall of a blood vessel, leading to inflammation in underlying muscle cells (highlighted by purple shading). This inflammatory process ultimately results in narrowing of the blood vessel, causing significant obstruction. Intriguingly, at the bottom part of this visual representation lies a ruptured plaque. This rupture triggers blood clot formation and subsequently reduces blood flow (known as ischemia) to tissues supplied by that particular vessel. It is crucial to note that if such an event occurs within a heart vessel, it can lead to a heart attack; similarly, if it affects vessels within the brain, it may result in a stroke. The detailed illustration presented here serves as an invaluable tool for medical professionals seeking to understand and educate others about various aspects related to vascular diseases such as plaque formation (atherosclerosis), stenosis or narrowing of arteries due to fatty deposits. With its white background and cut-out style presentation, this artwork from Science Photo Library offers valuable insights into this complex disorder affecting our circulatory system.
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