Multiple Sclerosis and Atherosclerosis: What’s the Connection?
Despite their similar names, atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis (MS) are very different diseases. But due to certain factors, people with MS may be more likely to have atherosclerosis than the general population. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease and neurological disorder, and atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) is a heart-related condition. They may be