Atheroma Collection

Angioplasty, computer artwork
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Blocked artery, computer artwork
Blocked artery. Computer artwork of a clot of blood cells (thrombus, red) in an artery affected by atherosclerosis. This is a narrowing of an artery due to fatty deposits (yellow) on its inner walls

Aortic dissection, 3D CT scan
Aortic dissection. 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a 67-year-old man with an aortic dissection. The aorta, the bodys main artery, is running vertically down centre (red)

Narrowed artery, computer artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a narrowed artery, showing red blood cells (red) and high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL, yellow balls)

Heart with arteries showing cholesterol in one and plaque in the other
Heart with arteries showing cholesterol in one artery and atherosclerotic plaque in the other

Arteries on heart showing atherosclerotic plaque in an artery

Good and bad cholesterol found in blood stream

Build-up of atherosclerotic plaque in an artery

Acute coronary syndrome - microvascular obstruction

Interior view of heart with detail of muscle cells and atherosclerotic artery. Chest x-ray in background

Thrombus forming on valve within vein

Blood vessel with platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells

Normal artery compared to plaque and thrombus formation in artery

Artery showing atherosclerotic plaque, platelets and red blood cells
Close-up of artery showing atherosclerotic plaque, platelets and red blood cells

Microscopic view of fat plaque inside the artery

Artery cross-section with blood flow, fat plaque and stent deployment
Microscopic view of an artery cross-section with blood flow, fat plaque and stent deployment

Arteriosclerosis, artwork F007 / 6944
Arteriosclerosis, computer artwork

Narrowed arteries, 3D CT scan F006 / 9113
Narrowed arteries. Coloured 3D computer tomography (CT) angiogram of the pelvis of a 66 year old male patient with narrowing (stenosis) of the iliac and femoral arteries

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan
Atherosclerosis. 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the main blood vessels of the lower body a 58-year-old man, showing numerous atheromatous plaques (light, centre) on the vessel walls

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6537
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the hip of a 67 year old patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6540
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the abdomen of a 73 year old patient. The aorta (cream, down centre), the bodys main artery, has calcified fatty plaques (atheroma)

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6499
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the head of a 60 year old patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)

Atherosclerosis in artery, artwork C016 / 6571
Atherosclerosis in artery. Artwork of a longitudinal section through an artery that has been narrowed by atherosclerosis. Narrowing is referred to as stenosis

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6538
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the hip of a 67 year old patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6539
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the heart of a 69 year old patient that has had an aortic heart valve replacement

Narrowed artery, artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a section through an artery (horizontal, centre) affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red) and fat deposits (cream)

Atherosclerosis, X-ray
Atherosclerosis. X-ray of a patient with atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta (white, down centre). The aorta is the bodys main artery, it carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

Atheromatous artery, artwork C015 / 6445
Atheromatous artery. Computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is narrowing of an artery (stenosis) due to fatty deposits (beige)

Atheromatous artery, artwork C015 / 6446
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is narrowing of an artery (stenosis) due to fatty deposits (beige)

Atheromatous artery C013 / 4612
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red)

Angina pectoris. Illustration of a heart diseased with the cardiac condition angina pectoris. The heart is outlined in blue, with the aortic arch at top (red) and coronary arteries at lower frame

Colour SEM of atherosclerosis in coronary artery
Atherosclerosis. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of a longitudinal section through a human coronary artery of the heart showing athero- sclerosis

Artwork showing atherosclerosis of coronary artery
Coronary artery disease. Illustration of a human heart showing narrowing of the coronary artery due to atherosclerosis - build up of fatty deposits (atheroma, yellow)

Narrowed arteries, X-ray
Narrowed arteries. Coloured fluoroscope (X-ray) of the abdomen of a patient with stenosis (narrowing, purple areas) of the coeliac trunk (top) and the superior mesenteric artery (SMA, bottom)

Narrowed artery due to cholesterol

Atherosclerosis. Artwork of a human heart showing narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, a build up of fatty deposits (atheroma, yellow) on the artery wall

Blocked artery
Artery disease. Computer artwork of blood cells (round) in an artery affected by atherosclerosis. This is a narrowing of an artery due to fatty deposits (yellow) on its inner walls

Artwork of artery narrowed by atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis. Illustration of a cross-section through an artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. Fat build-up (yellow) has narrowed the lumen (channel) of the artery thus restricting the blood flow

Artwork of narrowed artery by atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis. Artwork illustrating a cross section through an artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. A raised yellow plaque is seen in the wall of the artery

Illustration of narrowed artery in hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia. Illustration of the narrowing of an artery (atherosclerosis) due to high levels of lipids in the blood (hyperlipidaemia)

High blood cholesterol. Artwork of hypercholester- olaemia or hyperlipidaemia, high levels of the lipid cholesterol in the blood

LM of cross-section of artery with atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis. Light micrograph of a cross section through an artery obstructed with atheroma plaque. The disease is known as atherosclerosis

Blocked coronary artery, artwork
Blocked coronary artery. Computer artwork of a clot (red) in a coronary artery. The clot has been caused by atherosclerosis, the build up of fatty plaques (yellow) on the artery wall

Heart ischaemia
Heart disease. Artwork showing a heart with ischaemia (oxygen shortage) due to a blocked artery. The cardiac tissue beneath the blockage (grey)

Coronary artery disease. Computer artwork of red blood cells flowing through an increasingly (top to bottom) blocked coronary artery

Narrowed abdominal arteries, angiogram
Narrowed abdominal arteries, coloured angiogram (blood vessel X-ray). The aorta, the bodys main artery, is at top. It branches into two iliac arteries (bottom)

Heart disease, 18th century

Balloon angioplasty, artwork
Balloon angioplasty. Artwork showing balloon angioplasty treatment for stenosis (narrowing) of a coronary artery. A balloon catheter (blue)

Angioplasty, artwork
Angioplasty. Artwork showing two treatments for stenosis (narrowing) of arteries. At left is balloon angioplasty, where a balloon catheter is inserted into the affected artery

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

Narrowed blood vessel, artwork
Narrowed blood vessel. Cut-away artwork showing a blood vessel that is partially blocked by atheroma. Atheroma is the deposition of fatty material on the inner walls of a blood vessel

Heart disease treatment, artwork
Heart disease treatment. Artwork showing three treatments for stenosis (narrowing) of coronary arteries. At top left is balloon angioplasty

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, 3D CT scan

Atheroma formation, diagram
Atheroma formation. Diagram showing the stages in the formation of an atheroma, a fatty plaque that forms on the inners walls of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease

Capillary, artwork
Capillary. Artwork showing the anatomical structure of a capillary seen in cross-section

Atheroma formation, artwork
Atheroma formation. Artwork showing the stages in the formation of an atheroma, a fatty plaque that forms on the inners walls of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease

Nanobots and atherosclerosis, artwork
Nanobots and atherosclerosis. Artwork of nanorobots inside a blood vessel as they carry out treatment of atherosclerosis. Blood vessels can become blocked or narrowed by the build-up of fatty plaques

Bilateral renal artery stenosis, MRA sca
Coloured three-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) scan of the abdomen of a male patient aged 77, showing bilateral renal artery stenosis (narrowing)

Crystals of cholesterol
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of crystals of monohydrate cholesterol percipitated from alcohol & water (plate form)

F / col SEM of cholesterol crystals
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of cholesterol, a sterol, a fat-like material synthesised by all animal cells

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Atheroma, also known as plaque buildup in the arteries, is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications. Angioplasty, a procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked arteries, has become an effective treatment option for patients with atheroma. Computer artwork depicting this medical intervention showcases the intricate process of restoring blood flow and preventing further damage. In contrast, computer artwork illustrating a blocked artery highlights the severity of this condition, and are obstruct blood flow to vital organs such as the heart and brain, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The visual representation serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and timely intervention. Another potential consequence is an aortic dissection – when there is tearing in the inner layer of the body's largest artery (the aorta). 3D CT scans provide detailed images that aid in diagnosing this life-threatening condition accurately. By identifying an aortic dissection promptly through these advanced imaging techniques, doctors can initiate appropriate treatment strategies swiftly. The series of pictures numbered 11675562 to 11675554 depict various aspects related to understanding and managing atheroma effectively. These visuals offer valuable insights into its impact on our cardiovascular system while emphasizing modern medical advancements like angioplasty and diagnostic tools like CT scans. As we continue to explore innovative approaches towards combating diseases like atheroma, it becomes crucial for individuals to prioritize their cardiovascular health through regular check-ups and adopting healthy lifestyle choices.