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What condition force the blood against artery walls cause damage?
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What damage can an abnormal artery cause to the heart?
These abnormalities cause the heart's blood flow to decrease and result in the condition known as coronary artery disease or coronary insufficiency.
Blood pressure is the force exerted against what?
artery wall
What does the medical abbreviation HBP mean?
HBP stands for high blood pressure, which is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. This condition can put extra strain on the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What is the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery called?
High Blood Pressure!
What in the blood at elevated levels can damage arterial walls and increase the risk of coronary artery disease?
Aids
Damage to the semilunar valves on the right side of the heart would interfere with blood flow to which vessel?
PULMONARY ARTERY
Damage to the left semilunar valve would interfere with blood flow to this vessel?
Damage to the left semilunar valve would interfere with blood flow to the aorta. Damage to the semilunar valve of the right side of the heart would affect the blood flow to the pulmonary artery.
What is Superior mesenteric artery syndrome?
It is a condition in which a person vomits after meals due to blockage of the blood supply to the intestine
What type of blood does the artery carries?
artery carry pure blood but pulmanary artery carry improve blood to lungs from heart
What is the artery that is used when measuring blood pressure?
Arteries are generally deep within our bodies which makes them hard to feel. However the Branchial Artery is close to the surface of the skin and is easily felt by hand. Also behind the Branchial Artery there is a firm muscle that allows us to press the artery against it and get an accurate measurement.
What part of the body does the carotid artery supply?
The lingual artery is the branch of the external carotid artery that supplies the tongue with oxygenated blood.
What is the reason you feel a pulse?
This is the force of the blood being pumped in an artery pressing against the arterial walls.
