Atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerotic plaque is fatty, cholesterol- laden material which accumulates within the inner layer of the major arteries, narrowing the diameter of the lumen or opening.
It can occur in any artery in the body and is a direct cause of stroke when in the carotid arteries; myocardial infarction when in the coronary arteries; acute bowel ischemia when in the mesenteric vessels; peripheral vascular disease when in vessels to the legs, etc.
Atherosclerosis can result in increased blood pressure in an effort to overcome the higher pressures caused by arterial stenosis throughout the body.