Christina Petzinger
Christina Petzinger s a Master of Science student in the Intercollegiate Faculty of Nutrition at Texas A&M University. She is currently studying under Dr. J. Jill Heatley and Dr. John E. Bauer…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atherosclerosis in Birds
What is atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is characterized by fibrous plaques between the tunica intima and the internal elastic lamina of the vasculature. The heart, great vessels, and peripheral vessels of all sizes can be affected. Atherosclerosis begins with the formation of fatty streaks, which can eventually progress into fibrous plaques and complicated lesions…