What are anatomical forms of atherosclerosis?

➢Aortic atherosclerosis Predominates in the subdiaphragmatic aorta (or abdominal aorta). May be associated with aortic junction syndrome associated with circulatory failure of the lower limbs and progressive sexual impotence. ➢ Peripheral Atherosclerosis That of the visceral arteries, the collaterals of the aorta and the arteries of the lower limbs. The consequences are directly related to the topography of the arterial involvement: ➢ coronaries: angina pectoris and myocardial infarction; ➢ carotid arteries and Willis polygon: stroke; ➢ renal arteries: secondary arterial hypertension; ➢ arteries of the limbs (especially lower limbs): intermittent claudication and dry gangrene ➢ Mesenteric arteries: intestinal angina syndrome.