Lipid Changes Produced by Chronic Hypercholesterolemia in Nylon and Orlon Replacements of Canine Thoracic Aorta.

Abstract

Atheromatous changes developed on the intimal surface of nylon and orlon thoracic-aortic vascular replacements in 2 of 6 dogs with induced chronic hypercholesterolemia. In both animals high serum cholesterol concentrations were maintained for over one year before the changes became evident.