Abstract
The aim of this study was to recognize, through a review of the scientific literature, the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, as well as its possible causes, treatments and related problems. Thus, a descriptive study of bibliographic review was proposed, based on a database of articles in the scientific literature. In view of all the consequences of atherosclerosis, intensive efforts are being made to develop means of reducing incidence rates, since these are directly involved with primary prevention programs, which aim to delay atheroma formation or induce regression of the lesions.