Once fatty streaks accumulate, they form foam cells that cause immunologic changes that damage the endothelium.

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The oxidized LDL penetrates the intima of the arterial wall and is engulfed by macrophages. Macrophages filled with oxidized LDLs are called foam cells. Once formed, fatty streaks produce more toxic oxygen radicals and cause immunologic and inflammatory changes, resulting in progressive damage to the vessel wall.

Once Fatty Streaks Accumulate, They Form Foam Cells That Cause