Atherosclerosis, characterized by atheroma (plaque buildup) and arteriosclerosis (arterial wall thickening), narrows and hardens arteries, raising the risk of thrombosis and heart attack.
Atherosclerosis involves the narrowing and hardening of arteries due to atheroma (lipoid deposit) and arteriosclerosis (thickening of arterial walls), increasing the risk of thrombus formation and heart attack.
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