Vascular Disease Collection

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a 45-year-old patient with a history of thrombosis (blood clots) in the inferior vena cava (vein), which have narrowed (stenosed)

Thrombosed blood vessel, artwork C013 / 4649
Thrombosed blood vessel. Computer artwork of a blood clot (thrombus) formed on the internal wall of a blood vessel

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

Microscopic view of blood clotting inside the 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

Coronary stenosis after treatment, X-ray
Coronary stenosis after treatment. Angiogram of the left coronary artery in the heart of a 60-year-old patient after balloon catheterisation

Coronary stenosis treatment, X-rays
Coronary stenosis treatment. Coloured angiograms showing the left coronary artery in the heart of a 60-year-old patient before (top left)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9088
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a blood clot (thrombus) in an arteriole (small blood vessel), showing red blood cells (red) in a fibrin mesh (green)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9089
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a blood clot (thrombus) in an arteriole (small blood vessel), showing red blood cells (red) in a fibrin mesh (bright pink)

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

Coronary blood clot, SEM C016 / 9133
Coronary blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood clot (thrombus) in the coronary artery, showing red blood cells (purple) in a fibrin mesh (threads)

Narrowed aorta, 3D CT scans
Narrowed aorta. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart (centre of each scan) and major blood vessels of a 50-year-old patient

Calcified heart valve, CT scan
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Calcified heart valve, CT scans
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

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)

Doppler ultrasound scan of carotid artery stenosis
Carotid stenosis. Doppler ultrasound scan showing stenosis (narrowing) of the carotid artery in the neck. The carotid artery (red) is the main vessel supplying blood to the brain

Molecule of Atorvastatin drug
Artwork of a molecule of Atorvastatin cholesterol-lowering drug, with the chemical formula C33.H35.F.N2.05. This is a statin drug used to treat high cholesterol levels that lead to heart

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Vascular disease, a silent predator that affects millions worldwide, is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels. Balloon angioplasty, a procedure often used to treat this ailment, involves inserting and inflating a small balloon into the affected artery to widen it and restore proper blood flow. X-ray imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing vascular disease as it allows doctors to visualize the extent of damage. One common manifestation is thrombosed blood vessels, where clots obstruct normal circulation. Artwork C013/4649 vividly depicts this phenomenon, showcasing the intricate network of veins and arteries disrupted by these dangerous obstructions. In particular, an image portrays two hearts side by side: one with cholesterol-laden arteries highlighting the detrimental effects of high cholesterol levels while the other exhibits plaque build-up within its arterial walls. Microscopic views further emphasize the severity of vascular disease; they reveal blood clotting inside narrowed arteries and showcase platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells congregating within compromised vessels. These images serve as stark reminders that even at such minuscule scales, our bodies are constantly battling against this formidable foe. The presence of good and bad cholesterol circulating in our bloodstream also plays a significant role in vascular health. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as "good" cholesterol due to its protective properties against cardiovascular diseases when present in sufficient quantities contrasts with low-density lipoprotein (LDL), commonly referred to as "bad" cholesterol for its tendency to accumulate on arterial walls leading to plaque formation. Atherosclerotic plaque buildup within arteries remains one of the primary culprits behind vascular disease progression. Images displaying both normal artery structures alongside those afflicted with plaque demonstrate how this accumulation can gradually impede healthy circulation over time. Acute coronary syndrome highlights another dangerous aspect associated with vascular disease - microvascular obstruction - which occurs when tiny vessels supplying the heart become blocked, leading to potentially life-threatening consequences.