The pulmonary trunk may show atherosclerosis, while pulmonary arteries can exhibit smooth muscle hypertrophy and intimal fibrosis in cases of pulmonary hypertension.
Pulmonary hypertension is characterized by atherosclerosis of the pulmonary trunk, smooth muscle hypertrophy of the pulmonary arteries, and intimal fibrosis.
| Front | Pulmonary hypertension is characterized by ___ of the pulmonary trunk, ___ of the pulmonary arteries, and ___. |
|---|---|
| Back | atherosclerosis; smooth muscle hypertrophy; intimal fibrosis |
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