3.1 Ferroptosis and atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis (AS) is the most common cause of acute ischemic stroke, which is related to the TOAST classification of large artery atherosclerosis. Therefore, a more precise understanding of the pathological mechanism of the occurrence and progression of AS may benefit patients in preventing AIS. Studies have found that ferroptosis is closely related to the occurrence of AS and participates in various pathophysiological processes of AS57.