Atheroma and atherogenesis in Morocco

ABSTRACT

Based on necropsic materiel this study try to evaluate the frequency of atheromatic lesions in Moslems Moroccans. They question the theory according to which such lesions predominate in industrialized countries and notice an inversion of the socio-economic categories exposed. They put forward a theory of atherogenesis, insisting on the numerous etiological factors which have a recognized geographic variability. It seems to them to be of fundamental importance to search out these factors in order to prevent atheroma in a given population. The problem of screening is brought forward by the study of skin elastolysis and its correlation with atherosclerosis. The authors verify the value of skin biopsy in evaluating the vascular system. They conclude it to be of value in the Moroccan population, recommending that only those areas of skin not exposed to the sun be studied