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Difference Between Arteriosclerosis And Atherosclerosis

What is the difference between Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis ?
Sat, 12 Dec 2009
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Atherosclerosis (specific to plaque formation) is a form of arteriosclerosis (general loss of elasticity in vessels). Full article below.
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Difference Between Arteriosclerosis And Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis (specific to plaque formation) is a form of arteriosclerosis (general loss of elasticity in vessels). Full article below.