Pathologic intimal thickening in human atherosclerosis is formed by extracellular accumulation of plasma-derived lipids and dispersion of intimal smooth muscle cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.03.039
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Pathologic intimal thickening (PIT) is an important stage of atherosclerosis that leads to atheroma. The present study aimed to clarify the pathogenesis of PIT in humans. METHODS Coronary arteries were obtained from… read more here.
Keywords: pit; pathologic intimal; fatty streak; intimal thickening ... See more keywords