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(i) Left panel: atherosclerosis progression consisting of (a) endothelium dysfunction and lesion initiation, (b) formation of a fatty streak, (c) formation of fibrous plaque underlying fibrous cap, and (d) rupture and thrombosis. (ii) Right panel: ultrasound scanning of the carotid artery (both images courtesy of AtheroPoint™, Roseville, CA, USA)
