Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease Collection

Heart bypass graft, artwork
Heart bypass graft. Computer artwork of a heart that has had a blockage of the coronary arteries treated by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Heart bypass graft, artwork
Heart bypass graft. Computer artwork of a heart that has had a blockage of the coronary arteries treated by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Atheromatous plaque in artery, illustration
Atheromatous plaque inside blood vessel, computer illustration. A cholesterol atheroma is causing a narrowing of an artery (atherosclerosis)

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)

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

Insertion of balloon into atherosclerotic artery

Arteries on heart showing atherosclerotic plaque in an artery

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

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

Insertion of stent into atherosclerotic artery

Blood vessel anatomy

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 / 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)

Doppler ultrasound scanning of carotid artery

Narrowed coronary artery

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)

Heart disease: hypertension, atheroma, lung oedema

Artwork of heart attack due to atherosclerosis
Heart attack. Artwork of a human heart during a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Here, an embolus (red, in the sectioned artery at lower right)

Heart bypass grafts. Artwork of a heart that has had a blockage of the coronary arteries treated by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

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

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)

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

Arterial bypass. Artwork of a bypass around a narrowed region of the right femoral artery (red, down centre) of the human thigh

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

Aorta affected by atherosclerosis & normal one
Atherosclerosis. Cross-sections showing a comparison between a healthy aorta (bottom), the main artery of the body, and one showing several plaques (yellow-white) of atheroma

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)

Heart disease caused by fatty foods
Heart disease caused by unhealthy food. Conceptual artwork of unhealthy foods being forced into blood vessels near the heart

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)

High cholesterol levels. Computer artwork of balls of cholesterol. When there are high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL)

Atherosclerosis in femoral arteries X-ray
Coloured X-ray (front view) of the pelvic region in a 72 year old patient showing atherosclerosis (mottled appearance) in the femoral arteries running on the inside of the femur (thigh) bones

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Arteriosclerotic vascular disease, also known as atherosclerosis, is a condition that affects the arteries and can lead to serious health complications. This disease is characterized by the build-up of fatty deposits called plaques in the arterial walls. One common treatment for a heart bypass graft. This surgical procedure involves creating an alternate route for blood flow around blocked or narrowed arteries, allowing oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart muscle. Artwork depicting a heart bypass graft showcases the intricate nature of this procedure and highlights its importance in restoring proper blood circulation to the heart. Another illustration shows an atheromatous plaque within an artery. These plaques consist of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances that accumulate over time and narrow the artery's lumen. If left untreated, these blockages can severely restrict blood flow and increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes. Computer artwork depicts a blocked artery caused by arteriosclerotic vascular disease. The visual emphasizes how crucial it is to address this condition promptly before it leads to life-threatening consequences. Aortic dissection, captured through 3D CT scan imagery, demonstrates another potential complication of arteriosclerosis. In this condition, there is tearing within layers of the wall of the major artery carrying oxygenated blood from your heart (aorta). It requires immediate medical attention due to its high mortality rate if not treated timely. An image showcasing two hearts with their respective arteries reveals one with cholesterol buildup while another displays plaque formation. This comparison serves as a reminder that managing cholesterol levels plays a vital role in preventing arteriosclerotic vascular diseases' progression. The insertion of balloons into an atherosclerotic artery represents angioplasty—a minimally invasive procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked arteries caused by plaque accumulation—allowing improved blood flow throughout affected areas. Detailed images displaying arteries on hearts reveal visible atherosclerotic plaque within an artery.