The formation of the plaque can also be divided into three major stages namely 1) the fatty streak, which represents the initiation 2) plaque progression, which represents adaption and 3) plaque disru...The formation of the plaque can also be divided into three major stages namely 1) the fatty streak, which represents the initiation 2) plaque progression, which represents adaption and 3) plaque disruption, which represents the clinical complication of atherosclerosis. When the fibrous cap is very thick and contains small lipid core, the plaque is called stable and it may reinforce the narrowing of the artery, but on the other hand diminishes the susceptibility to rupture.
