Atherosclerosis : Causes, Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Morphology and Clinical Manifestations

Atherosclerosis is a disease in large elastic arteries (Aorta, Carotid arteries), and medium sized muscular arteries (Coronary arteries).
It is characterized by deposition of cholesterol material within the tunica intima of arteries.
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause for Ischemic Heart Disease(IHD) and Stroke.
So, in this video I discuss about the following topics;
1. Risk factors for atherosclerosis
2. Causes for atherosclerosis
3. Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis
4. Morphology of atherosclerotic plaques
5. Clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis
I would highly recommend you to watch this video till the end.
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