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An illustration of the mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction as a precursor of atherosclerosis. Endothelial dysfunction occurs on a spectrum of disorder with atherosclerosis and whilst there is a degree of continuity to the process, it has a role in the development of atheroma at its various stages. (A higher resolution / colour version of this figure is available in the electronic copy of the article).
