What is the difference between coronary arteries and arteries?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

What is the difference between coronary Heart disease and atherosclerosis?

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Answer 4

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.