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What is the progression of cell and plaque formation seen in atherosclerosis? • Macrophages head to injured vessel site • Eat cholesterol and turn into a foam cell • Fatty streak – 1st plaque, group of foam cells – Reversible at this stage • Fibrous plaqu
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What is the progression of cell and plaque formation seen in atherosclerosis? • Macrophages head to injured vessel site • Eat cholesterol and turn into a foam cell • Fatty streak – 1st plaque, group of foam cells – Reversible at this stage • Fibrous plaque – 2nd plaque, smooth mu...
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