Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the difference between thrombi and plaque? i am confused about plaque and thrombi.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 2/11/2015
3.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm wondering what is the difference between plaque, calculus and dental caries?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do I identify Peyronie's disease scar tissue or plaque? And what is the difference between the 'scar tissue' and 'plaque'?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible for "myelomalacia" read on an MRI to be an MS plaque? What is the difference between such a finding being read as myelomalacia vs. tra
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What's the difference between tooth discoloration and tartar and plaque buildup?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What is the difference between pleural plaques and pleural thickening? How does a radiologist know the difference? My CT said thickening?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are the difference between emboli, plaque, and thrombi?
Is there a test to determine the difference between a cord myelomalacia and demelinating plaque?
What is the difference between pleural plaques and pleural effusion?
Is there a difference in plaque build-up and calcium build-up in arteries?
What is the difference between atherosclerosis, high cholesterol and plaque ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
