Arteriosclerosis is any hardening (stiffening) of artery walls. One of the ways this can happen is through atherosclerosis, which is when an atheroma (a build-up of dead RBCs, fibres and platelets) begins to accumulate within an artery wall and may stick out into the lumen or even break through the endothelium. This makes the artery less flexible.
So someone with arteriosclerosis does not necessarily have atherosclerosis, but someone with atherosclerosis must have arteriosclerosis, as their arteries have hardened.
Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots. Atherosclerosis is a plaque buildup which can lead to blockages in the arteries. Both conditions can easily be fatal. Blood thinners are used to treat blood clots. Stents, balloon expansions, and bypass are used for atherosclerosis.
What is the difference between coronary Heart disease and atherosclerosis?
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Coronary arteries are arteries that surround the heart and supply only the heart with oxygen, nothing else. Arteries bring oxygen to the rest of the body.
When people use the word vessel in relation to the cardiovascular system, they usually are referring to blood vessels like arteries, veins, or capillaries. Coronary arteries are specific blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the muscles (myocardium) of the heart.
The coronary arteries supply oxygenated and nutrient filled blood to the heart muscle. There are two main coronary arteries: right coronary artery and left coronary artery. Other arteries diverge from these two main arteries and extend to the bottom portion of the heart.
coronary arteries.
The coronary arteries supply blood to the myocardium (heart muscle).
After the coronary arteries travel around the heart, they go to the lungs for oxygenation.
When people use the word vessel in relation to the cardiovascular system, they usually are referring to blood vessels like arteries, veins, or capillaries. Coronary arteries are specific blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the muscles (myocardium) of the heart.
The heart muscle is supplied with oxygenated blood by the coronary arteries. Along with the oxygenated blood, the arteries also supplies the heart muscle with nutrient-filled blood.
Coronary artery
The coronary arteries.
coronary arteries provide blood supply to the heart
The coronary arteries get their blood directly from the aorta.
The coronary arteries supply oxygenated and nutrient filled blood to the heart muscle. There are two main coronary arteries: right coronary artery and left coronary artery. Other arteries diverge from these two main arteries and extend to the bottom portion of the heart.
The coronary arteries
coronary arteries.
The coronary arteries supply blood to the myocardium (heart muscle).
coronary arteries
No. The coronary arteries are not the largest arteries. The aorta is the largest artery.