Progression and regression of atherosclerosis

Jpn Circ J. 1980 Jan;44(1):33-8. doi: 10.1253/jcj.44.33.

Abstract

Relation of the intimal change in aging of various arteries to progression of atherosclerosis and the morphology of regression of atherosclerotic lesion were discussed. The course of regression of experimental atherosclerosis in rabbits and its histological findings were described.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aging
  • Animals
  • Aorta / pathology
  • Arteries / pathology
  • Arteriosclerosis / chemically induced
  • Arteriosclerosis / etiology
  • Arteriosclerosis / pathology*
  • Cell Division
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cholesterol, Dietary
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / pathology
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / cytology
  • Rabbits
  • Remission, Spontaneous

Substances

  • Cholesterol, Dietary