A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology:

Carbon monoxide; high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and triglycerides; high iron. Occurs most readily at branches or sharp curves. 2. Monocytes arrive, move in, become macrophages. 3. Macrophages take up LDL. Become foam cells: beginning of plaque. 4. Foam cells infiltrate and damage smooth muscle tissue. ................
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