Pathophysiolo

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 Arteries are quite often

narrowed or blocked
due to fatty deposits.

Atherosclerosis is
the major cause of
CAD.
thickening of blood
vessel due to formation
of fatty materials
slow progressive

Atheroscleros
is
begins due to
damage to the inner
lining of arteries.
associated with high
levels of cholesterol.

Stages of Atherosclerosis
1 Endothelium
2
3
4

becomes
damaged
Damage causes
inflammatory
response
Plaque formation
and narrowing of
artery
Plaque makes it
difficult for the

 High Density Lipoprotein

good cholesterol

Low Density Lipoprotein

bad cholesterol