Atherosclerosis in aortic junction. Illustration of a section through the aortic bifurcation (endpoint of the abdominal aorta), showing how it has been affected by atherosclerosis. This is a disease in which the artery is dangerously narrowed by lipid (fat) deposits on the inner walls. These are shown in yellow, with the resulting structure known as an atheroma. The resulting blockage can restrict the blood supply to the legs through the left and right common iliac arteries, a condition known as acute bilateral lower limb ischaemia. | |
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