Blood flows away from the heart and is measured as blood pressure. This is a measure of the passage or flow and the resistance of the flow in the arteries.
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Blood pressure refers to the blood flow and resistance in the arteries. The device used to measure blood pressure is the sphygmomanometer or sphygmometer.
Thin arteries are called arterioles. They are smaller branches of arteries that lead to capillaries and play a crucial role in regulating blood flow and pressure within the circulatory system. Arterioles have muscular walls that can constrict or dilate to control blood flow to various tissues and organs.
Your heartbeat
Doppler imaging, such as in ultrasound or in a handheld device, is used to measure blood speed. This process can be used to measure, for instance, blood flow through leg arteries, or blood flow through the placenta.
That's called the circulatory system.
Thickening of artery walls can lead to a condition called atherosclerosis, where the arteries become narrower and blood flow is reduced. This can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes due to decreased blood flow and potential blockages in the arteries.
Blood flow is faster in arteries than in veins. Blood flow in veins is lower pressure.