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Simulated evolution of AAAs in a non-smoker (solid black line), in cases of increased elastin stiffness (dashed line), both an increased elastin stiffness and inflammation (dash-dotted line), an increased elastin and collagen stiffness plus elevated inflammation (dotted line), and an increased stiffness, higher inflammation, and increased platelet activity (solid grey line) – that is, full effects of smoking.
