Atherosclerosis- Pathological changes and Complications

Pathological changes that can occur in an atherosclerotic plaque (atheroma) are: CURE

Calcification
Ulceration
Rupture
Erosion

The complications that can develop as a result of the changes are: HEAT

Hemorrhage (into the plaque, due to rupture of fibrous cap covering)
Emboli formation
Aneurysm (due to weakening of arterial wall)
Thrombosis