Large-Cents (1793-1857) - Large cents have earned a spot in history as the first US coins ever minted by the United States government on its own equipment and premises. They were minted from 1793 to 1857 at the mint in Philadelphia, the only U.S. Mint at the time. Find out more and see more images...........
Intracranial atherosclerosis, one of the leading causes of ischemic stroke, is associated with an increased risk for recurrent stroke and dementia. Individuals of Asian, Hispanic, and African American ancestry are especially affected.
Atherosclerotic Peripheral Vascular Disease. Introduction. The peripheral arteries include those branches of the aorta. supplying the upper and lower extremities and the abdominal. viscera. Most peripheral arterial occlusive disease is due to athero-. sclerosis, although other conditions such as fibromuscular dysplasia, muscular entrapment, cystic adventitial degeneration, and arteritis. may cause obstruction of the peripheral arteries.