Blocked artery. Computer artwork of a clot of blood cells (thrombus,red) in an artery affected by atherosclerosis. This is a narrowing of an artery due to fatty deposits (yellow) on its inner walls. The deposits are made of atheroma,a substance comprising cholesterol,decaying cells,blood cells and fatty proteins. Narrowing of blood vessels raises blood pressure,which puts strain on the heart. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart attacks | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Animated Healthcare |
Bildgröße: | 2484 px × 3514 px |
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