Animation: Atheroma in the artery
Watch or download our animation showing the development of atheroma in the artery
You can see how cholesterol accumulates in the bloodstream, triggering an immune response and resulting in the formation of a blood clot.
Downloadable resources
- Big Picture animation_Atheroma in the artery [MP4 63MB]
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