Bronkialblodförsörjningen
Bronkialblodföring refers to bleeding originating from the bronchial arteries. These arteries are part of the systemic circulation and supply oxygenated blood to the lungs and the bronchi, which are the airways. This is distinct from pulmonary hemorrhage, which involves bleeding from the pulmonary vasculature, part of the low-pressure pulmonary circulation. Bronchial bleeding is a common cause of hemoptysis, which is the coughing up of blood.
The most frequent cause of significant bronchial hemorrhage is bronchiectasis, a condition where the airways become
Diagnosis typically involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as a chest