EFFECTS+Arteriosclerosis+by+Ric+and+Alex+Z

//** Effects **//

There are two with similar names that are commonly mixed up; //atherosclerosis// and //arteriosclerosis//.


 * Arteriosclerosis** involves the buildup of deposits on the insides of the artery walls, which causes thickening and hardening of the arteries.


 * Atherosclerosis** is the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels which clogs or sometimes stops blood flow. Basically, both diseases involve the slowing of blood flow, but there's that small difference.

Healthy arteries, are flexible, strong and elastic. However over time, too much pressure in your arteries can make the walls thick and stiff, which will restrict the normal blood flow to your vital organs. []

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