How arteriosclerosis is different from atherosclerosis? Discuss.

Solution

Arteriosclerosis is the stiffening or hardening of the artery walls. Atherosclerosis is an inflammation process that results in fatty lesions.

While , Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of the artery because of plaque build-up. Arteriosclerosis causes the hardening of the arterial wall, resulting in a loss of elasticity and distensibility.

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