Arteriaalseteks

Arteriaalseteks is a term that refers to the arterial system of the body. The arterial system is a network of blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. These vessels are characterized by their thick, muscular walls, which are able to withstand the high pressure of blood pumped by the heart. Arteries branch into smaller arterioles, which then lead to capillaries, the smallest blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen and nutrients with tissues occurs. The venous system then returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Diseases affecting the arterial system, often referred to as arterial diseases, can have significant health implications. These conditions can range from atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, to more acute events like arterial thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot within an artery. Other arterial conditions include aneurysms, which are bulges in the artery wall, and vasculitis, inflammation of the blood vessels. Maintaining the health of the arterial system is crucial for overall cardiovascular well-being and the proper functioning of all bodily organs and tissues.