Artwork showing atherosclerosis of coronary artery
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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). The large red vessel is the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the body. To its left is the vena cava (blue), which carries blood back to the heart. The forked vessel under the aorta is the pulmonary artery, which carries blood to the lungs. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of death in developed countries. The condition leads to abnormal clotting in the narrowed artery, which blocks the vessel and starves the hearts muscle of blood, causing heart attack
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Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease Artwk Asvd Atheroma Atherosclerosis Cardiac Coronary Coronary Artery Heart Disease Condition Coronary Artery Disease Disorder Health Care
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork showcases the intricate details of atherosclerosis in a coronary artery, shedding light on the devastating impact of coronary artery disease. The illustration depicts a human heart with a narrowed coronary artery due to the accumulation of fatty deposits known as atheroma, represented by vibrant yellow hues. The focal point is the prominent red vessel, which symbolizes the vital role played by the aorta in carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of our body. Adjacent to it lies the vena cava, depicted in serene blue tones, responsible for returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Just beneath the majestic arch of the aorta rests another forked vessel - an artistic representation of pulmonary arteries that transport blood to our lungs for oxygenation. Coronary artery disease stands as one of society's greatest health challenges and remains a leading cause of mortality in developed nations. This condition disrupts normal blood flow through clot formation within narrowed arteries, depriving cardiac muscles from essential nutrients and triggering potentially fatal heart attacks. Through this visually striking print created by Science Photo Library, we are reminded not only of medical disorders but also inspired by art's ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively. It serves as both an educational tool and an aesthetic masterpiece that highlights humanity's ongoing battle against cardiovascular diseases like arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD).
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