Close-Up of Ruptured Plaque (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Close-Up of Ruptured Plaque

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This close-up image of a ruptured plaque in the interior lining of the artery of an experimental mouse shows red cell accumulation in the plaque (left side of image) and a disrupted fibrous cap (upper left of image).

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Jie Hong Hu

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