The characteristic lesion of atherosclerosis is
Atherosclerosis is a intima based lesion composed of a fibrous cap and an atheromatous core: the constituents of the plaque include smooth muscle cells, ECMs, inflammatory cells, lipids and necrotic debris Robbins 9th edition page no 343
Fibrinoid necrosis of the media
Giant cell reaction in the retina and internal elastic lamina
Organised thrombus in the affected segment
'Fibro-fatty' lesion in the intima of the blood vessels
Cardiovascular system