What is Atherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis and Angina Pectoris?
Atherosclerosis is clinical term for thickening of arterial wall due to deposition of cholesterol, triglycerides and other fatty material in the arteries. Due to this arteries become constricted for blood flow leading to severe heart problems.
While Arteriosclerosis is a general term for any hardening or obstruction in arteries.
Angina pectoris is term used to describe heart or chest pain commonly called as angina. This can be due to coronary heart disease or due to atherosclerosis.
While Arteriosclerosis is a general term for any hardening or obstruction in arteries.
Angina pectoris is term used to describe heart or chest pain commonly called as angina. This can be due to coronary heart disease or due to atherosclerosis.