What's the difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?

Blavigos, they are often used interchangeably.
However, athersclerosis is a kind of arteriosclerosis.

Arteriosclerosis is thickening and loss of elasticity of artery walls (by ANY cause).

Atherosclerosis is a specific kind of arteriosclerosis in which fat plaques (atheromas) filled with cholesterol, lipoids and lipophages fill the intima layer of an artery.

In summary, all atherosclerosis is arteriosclerosis. Only some arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis.

Hope this helps.

Atherosclerosis is a form or arteriosclerosis.

There are three kinds of arteriosclerosis. All require the diagnosis and treatment of a Medical
Doctor or a specialist.
1. Atherosclerosis is when plaque, etc., is formed inside of the arteries. Sometimes this can be treated.
They go in put in a stent to widen the artery, or remove the stuff in some way . Requires a hospital and
a surgeon, specialist.
2. Medial Arteriosclerosis involves the middle
layer of the artery or arteries and involvews destruction of the muscle and fibers there and calcium deposits.
(destruction, blocking)
3. Arteriolar sclerosis is involvement of the small
arteries.

Arteriosclerosis & atherosclerosis are terms that
are often used interchangeably. Atherosclerosis is the most common kind. When hardening of the arteries is mentioned it is atherosclerosis.

These conditions are some of the major killers in the US.
They cause obstruction of blood flow and hypertension.

Diabetics are particulary susceptible. Hypertension, hypothyroidism and gout may lead to this condition.
Excess cholesterol (eggs, animal fat) a diet
high in fat, animal fat, or saturated fats, trans fats can be a contributor.

Anything to improve your general health such as proper diet, normal weight, physical activity, reducing concentrated sweets is good.

1. Atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skler-O-sis) is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up on the insides of your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body.

Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. The flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body is reduced. This can lead to serious problems, including heart attack, stroke, or even death.



"One of the paradoxes of atherosclerosis is that although it acts diffusely, blockages tend to form only in certain places.
The aorta is the main artery of the body. After emerging from the heart, the aorta splits into dozens of branches. Complications from atherosclerosis tend to occur in a few areas:

The coronary arteries bring blood to the heart. A sudden blood clot in a coronary artery can cause a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. Stable blockages here can sometimes cause angina, or chest pain.
The carotid, vertebral, and cerebral arteries carry blood to the brain. Atherosclerosis here can cause strokes.
The femoral arteries carry blood to the legs. Atherosclerosis in these arteries, or their branches, can cause peripheral arterial disease.
if you're sedentary, smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, you likely have some endothelial dysfunction.That can set you up for developing atherosclerosis.
2.Arteriosclerosis; Hardening of the arteries; Plaque buildup - arteries
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material collects along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens, hardens, and may eventually block the arteries.

Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. The two terms are often used to mean the same thing.

Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. It occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form hard substances called plaque.

Eventually, the plaque deposits can make the artery narrow and less flexible. This makes it harder for blood to flow. If the coronary arteries become narrow, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop, causing chest pain (stable angina), shortness of breath, heart attack, and other symptoms.

Pieces of plaque can break apart and move through the bloodstream. This is a common cause of heart attack and stroke. Blood clots can also form around the plaque deposits. Clots block blood flow. If the clot moves into the heart, lungs, or brain, it can cause a stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.

Risk factors for atherosclerosis include:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
High-fat diet
Obesity
Personal or family history of heart disease
Smoking
The following conditions have also been linked to atherosclerosis:

Cerebrovascular disease
Kidney disease involving dialysis
Peripheral vascular disease

Arteriosclerosis is the build up of ANY substance that will eventually cause narrowing of blood vessels. Atherosclerosis is FAT plaques and is a specific type of arteriosclerosis.

atherosclerosis is arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries.