The role of arteries in the human body
Arteries are vessels that transport oxygen-rich blood away from the heart and into the body. Unlike veins, they have a pronounced muscle layer in their walls. The heartbeat can be felt in the arteries, which is why they are also known as arteries of the pulse.
People with high cholesterol levels, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, smokers or those with a genetic predisposition are sometimes at risk of calcification of the arteries at a younger age.
The most common clinical pictures of the arteries
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD)
PAD can be treated in various ways.
Arteriosclerosis
In the case of arteriosclerosis, the focus is on treating the risk factors.
Aneurysm
Whether an aneurysm needs to be operated on or not depends on its size and the associated symptoms.
How you can prevent arterial diseases
Stop smoking
Giving up smoking or at least cutting down considerably reduces the risk of arterial disease.
Movement
Exercise increases the elasticity of the blood vessels and therefore even leads to an improvement in existing complaints.
Control of high blood pressure, blood sugar and fat metabolism
If you have these values checked regularly, you can react immediately if they become conspicuous.