The study of morfological properties of the abdominal aorta calcificates by the means of scanning raster microscopy

Abstract

Introduction. In normal condition calcium hydroxyapatite is present in the body as a component of bones. Metabolic disorders cause its deposition in the walls of vessels. Numerous studies confirm that calcification of the parts of cardiovascular system is actively regulated process that has much in common with the evolution and metabolism of bone tissue. However, significant differences in the conditions and mechanisms of formation of ectopic deposits make the task of its consistent study complex and ambiguous.