Both conditions involve changes in the arterial walls. However, arteriosclerosis is the general thickening and hardening of the arteries, often due to aging, and atherosclerosis is a specific type ...

only allows blood to pass through one cell at a time Other features Thick muscular walls to withstand blood flowing at high pressure as it leaves the heart; the largest artery is the aorta Contain ...

Arteriosclerosis occurs when a person’s arteries become thick and stiff compared to the typically flexible and elastic consistency a healthy one, per the Mayo Clinic. The arteries’ walls can harden ...

According to the scientists, in minor trauma the smooth muscle cells divide rapidly and create a thick wall which may occlude the artery, prompting the need for more surgery to prevent occlusion or ...

only allows blood to pass through one cell at a time Other features Thick muscular walls to withstand blood flowing at high pressure as it leaves the heart; the largest artery is the aorta Contain ...