Not to be confused with atherosclerosis Arteriosclerosis Not to be confused with atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis Also known as medial sclerosis or hardening of the arteries Not usually an occlusion problem
Calcium deposits in the tunica media and atheroma (if present) The calcium interrupts the elastic fibers of the media (traverses the media) Problem?
Acts like a clamp on fibers affecting the expansion of the vessels Contributes to hypertension
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Is more often seen in older individuals Not nearly as common as atherosclerosis, but often a person has both
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