Peg Gerrity Medical Art

Cardiovascular disease and diabetes in layers. Background shows microscopic view of diabetic pancreas, including hyalinization of islets of Langerhans. Foreground is left coronary artery emerging from heart. Artery shows plaque with lipoprotein depositing cholesterol to the vessel wall. Macrophages become activated and platelets adhere to the fibrous cap of the plaque.(diabetic, CVD) Many images of cardiovascular disease available on www.peggerrity.com

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