Figure 2
From: Histological composition and progression of carotid plaque
Left panel: Type VI AHA. Complex plaque with possible surface defect, hemorrhage (dotted red area) or thrombus near the lipid core (in the center). Mid panel: Type VII AHA. Calcified plaque (purple areas). Right panel: Type VIII AHA. Fibrotic plaque without lipid core (extensive area of fibrosis).