This is the visual roadmap to an acute coronary syndrome. ❤️⚡ ➡️Endothelial Dysfunction: It starts with VCAM-1/ICAM-1 and the subendothelial retention of LDL—more than just "high cholesterol." ➡️Plaque Formation: Highlighting the roles of macrophage-derived foam cells and smooth muscle cell migration. ➡️The Event: The convergence of a Thin-Cap Fibroatheroma (#TCFA), MMP activity, and platelet adhesion leading to ischemia. This is why we focus on endothelial health, lipid management, and now, ant