doelarterieën
Doelarterieën, also known as target arteries, are blood vessels that supply blood to specific organs or tissues in the body. They are crucial for maintaining the health and functionality of these organs. The term "doelarterie" is often used in medical contexts to describe arteries that are specifically targeted for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. For example, in interventional radiology, doctors may use catheters to navigate through the blood vessels to reach and treat a target artery, such as those in the heart, brain, or extremities.
The anatomy of doelarterieën varies depending on the organ they supply. For instance, coronary arteries supply
Diagnostic procedures to assess doelarterieën often include imaging techniques such as angiography, which uses X-rays to