Chapter 6 The cardiovascular system/Fig 6.45.jpg

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A histological section of a coronary artery from a case of stable angina. The residual lumen is an eccentric tiny slit. The artery is severely narrowed by an atheromatous plaque filled with amorphous lipid material. It is surrounded by collagen (stained green).