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What are the difference between thrombi and plaque? i am confused about plaque and thrombi.

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Dr. Aaron Margulies answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Same but different: A plague is a build up of cholesterol in the blood vessel. A thrombus us a blood clot. Both can causes blockages leading to stroke and heart attacks.

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Answered 2/11/2015

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