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There is a difference, but it seems a little fuzzy to me. Sclerosis means the hardening of the bloodvessel due to calcium deposits, but what is the difference between arterio and athero?
Arteriosclerosis vs Atherosclerosis
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the differences and similarities between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, exploring definitions, causes, and classifications. Participants engage in clarifying these terms, which relate to vascular health and disease.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants note that sclerosis refers to the hardening of blood vessels due to calcium deposits, but the distinction between arterio and athero remains unclear.
- One participant suggests that arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are very similar, implying a close relationship between the two terms.
- A participant provides definitions indicating that arteriosclerosis encompasses a group of diseases characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls, including atherosclerosis as a common form.
- Another participant mentions that atherosclerosis is specifically related to lipid deposits, while expressing uncertainty about the causes of Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis and arteriolosclerosis.
- One participant attempts to share links for further reference, although some links do not work as intended.
- A later reply clarifies that atherosclerosis involves plaque buildup inside the artery, while arteriosclerosis refers to the hardening of the artery due to this plaque, suggesting that arteriosclerosis may be an advanced stage of atherosclerosis.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying degrees of understanding and interpretation of the terms, with some suggesting they are closely related while others highlight distinct characteristics. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the precise definitions and relationships between the terms.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations in the discussion, including missing assumptions about the definitions of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, as well as unresolved questions regarding the causes of different forms of arteriosclerosis.
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Looks to me like they are very close to being the same thing?
http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?query=arteriosclerosis
http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?atherosclerosis
http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?query=arteriosclerosis
http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?atherosclerosis
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According to:
http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cn...zSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_62zPzhtm#929482
arteriosclerosis (ar·te·rio·scle·ro·sis) (ahr-t[emacr]r²e-o-skl[schwa]-ro¢sis) [arterio- + sclerosis] any of a group of diseases characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls; there are three distinct forms: atherosclerosis, Mönckeberg's a., and arteriolosclerosis. Called also arterial sclerosis and vascular sclerosis.
atherosclerosis (ath·ero·scle·ro·sis) (ath²[schwa]r-o-skl[schwa]-ro¢sis) [athero- + sclerosis] a common form of arteriosclerosis in which deposits of yellowish plaques (atheromas) containing cholesterol, lipoid material, and lipophages are formed within the intima and inner media of large and medium-sized arteries.
Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis, medial arteriosclerosis with extensive deposits of calcium in the media of the artery; called also Mönckeberg's calcification, degeneration, mesarteritis, or sclerosis; medial a.; and medial calcific sclerosis.
arteriolosclerosis (ar·te·rio·lo·scle·ro·sis) (ahr-t[emacr]r²e-o²lo-skl[schwa]-ro¢sis) sclerosis and thickening of the walls of the smaller arteries (arterioles). Hyaline arteriolosclerosis, in which there is homogeneous pink hyaline thickening of the arteriolar walls, is associated with benign nephrosclerosis. Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis, in which there is a concentric thickening with progressive narrowing of the lumina, may be associated with malignant hypertension, nephrosclerosis, and scleroderma.
http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cn...zSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_62zPzhtm#929482
arteriosclerosis (ar·te·rio·scle·ro·sis) (ahr-t[emacr]r²e-o-skl[schwa]-ro¢sis) [arterio- + sclerosis] any of a group of diseases characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls; there are three distinct forms: atherosclerosis, Mönckeberg's a., and arteriolosclerosis. Called also arterial sclerosis and vascular sclerosis.
atherosclerosis (ath·ero·scle·ro·sis) (ath²[schwa]r-o-skl[schwa]-ro¢sis) [athero- + sclerosis] a common form of arteriosclerosis in which deposits of yellowish plaques (atheromas) containing cholesterol, lipoid material, and lipophages are formed within the intima and inner media of large and medium-sized arteries.
Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis, medial arteriosclerosis with extensive deposits of calcium in the media of the artery; called also Mönckeberg's calcification, degeneration, mesarteritis, or sclerosis; medial a.; and medial calcific sclerosis.
arteriolosclerosis (ar·te·rio·lo·scle·ro·sis) (ahr-t[emacr]r²e-o²lo-skl[schwa]-ro¢sis) sclerosis and thickening of the walls of the smaller arteries (arterioles). Hyaline arteriolosclerosis, in which there is homogeneous pink hyaline thickening of the arteriolar walls, is associated with benign nephrosclerosis. Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis, in which there is a concentric thickening with progressive narrowing of the lumina, may be associated with malignant hypertension, nephrosclerosis, and scleroderma.
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So it is starting to make a little sense,
athero is caused by lipid deposits.. though I am not sure yet what the prime cause is of Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis and arteriolosclerosis ..
athero is caused by lipid deposits.. though I am not sure yet what the prime cause is of Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis and arteriolosclerosis ..
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That link you posted isn't working?
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Let's try again:
http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cn...zcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_62zPzhtm
Weird.. GOOGLE TO THE RESCUE!
http://www.google.nl/search?q=cache:Vg4I4bMrvC0J:www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_62zPzhtm+atherosclerosis+arteriosclerosis+dictionary&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8
http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cn...zcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_62zPzhtm
Weird.. GOOGLE TO THE RESCUE!
http://www.google.nl/search?q=cache:Vg4I4bMrvC0J:www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_62zPzhtm+atherosclerosis+arteriosclerosis+dictionary&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8
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arteriosclerosis vs. atherosclerosis
You're both getting close.
Atherosclerosis is the plaque buildup INSIDE the vein (you're correct).
Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of the vein because of the plaques inside - which have caused scarring on the vein tissue. Therefore, Arteriosclerosis is actually an advanced stage of Atherosclerosis.
Better late than never with the reply, right?
You're both getting close.
Atherosclerosis is the plaque buildup INSIDE the vein (you're correct).
Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of the vein because of the plaques inside - which have caused scarring on the vein tissue. Therefore, Arteriosclerosis is actually an advanced stage of Atherosclerosis.
Better late than never with the reply, right?
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