Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis, a condition which occurs when your arteries harden and thicken. This reduces the volume of blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and organs.
Many people think the terms atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis mean the same thing. But actually atherosclerosis refers specifically to fats, cholesterol and other substances (generally known as "plaque"), which accumulate on artery walls and inhibit circulation.
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