Cardiovascular Disease Collection

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

Atorvastatin cholesterol-lowering drug, molecular model. Atorvastatin, marketed by Pfizer as Lipitor, was the best-selling drug in the world in 2004

Fluvastatin cholesterol-lowering drug, molecular model. Fluvastatin is marketed by Novartis as Lescol. It inhibits an enzyme responsible for the production of cholesterol in the liver

Cholesterol, molecular model
Cholesterol. Molecular model of the fatty and waxy alcohol cholesterol. Atoms are represented by spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (grey), oxygen (red)

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"Unveiling the Silent Killer: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease" The human heart, a remarkable organ that sustains life, can also fall victim to cardiovascular disease. A visual representation of a healthy heart with arteries reveals the dangers lurking within - cholesterol buildup and plaque formation. Zooming in closer, we witness the microscopic view of blood clotting inside an artery, obstructing vital blood flow. Within our bloodstream, both good and bad cholesterol coexist, playing a significant role in cardiovascular health. As time passes, the build-up of atherosclerotic plaque within an artery poses a grave threat to our well-being. Acute coronary syndrome strikes when microvascular obstruction occurs due to damaged muscle cells and clogged arteries. Peering into the interior of our hearts exposes intricate details of muscle cells alongside an atherosclerotic artery - evidence of impending danger. On another front, thrombus formation on valves within veins adds further complexity to cardiovascular diseases' multifaceted nature. Examining blood vessels closely unravels their composition - platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells all contribute to this intricate system's functioning or dysfunctioning. Comparisons between normal arteries and those plagued by plaque and thrombus formations highlight how quickly they are escalate if left unchecked.