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Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis

Diagrammatic representation of pathogenesis of atherosclerosis as explained by ‘reaction-to-injury’ hypothesis. A, Endothelial injury. B, Adhesion of platelets and migration of blood monocytes from blood stream. C, Smooth muscle cell proliferation into the intima and ingrowth of new blood vessels.