Cholesterol Crystals (IMAGE)

Michigan State University

Cholesterol Crystals

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The protruding elements seen in the different slides are cholesterol crystals. Those elements are arising from within the artery wall, causing tearing and damage to the artery. The colors have been added for enhancement and imagery.

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