Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease in which cholesterol and other fats are deposited on the inner wall of the arteries in the form of plaque and plaque, the walls themselves become compacted and lose elasticity. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of death worldwide, as it underlies most cardiovascular diseases.

 What is an atherosclerotic plaque? Types and properties of atherosclerotic plaques. How to measure the degree of stenosis correctly? What does a hypoechoic atherosclerotic plaque look like on ultrasound images? Analysis of clinical cases.

You will learn about this and many other things from the lecture of the practicing cardiologist Maria Cherskaya, Doctor of Medical Sciences, head of the consultative and diagnostic department, State Institution "Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism named after V.P. Komissarenko NAMNU".