Collateral circulation is a network of tiny blood vessels, and, under normal conditions, not open. When the coronary arteries narrow to the point that blood flow to the heart muscle is limited (coronary artery disease), collateral vessels may enlarge and become active. This allows blood to flow around the blocked artery to another artery nearby or to the same artery past the blockage, protecting the heart tissue from injury.
---------------- Through blood vessels. These include: -Arteries: Thick and elastic, transport blood away from the heart. -Veins: Thin, slightly elastic, transport blood back to the heart, contain valves to prevent back flow of blood. -Capillaries- extremely thin, where exchange of materials occurs.
What is collateral circulation?
Collateral circulation is a network of tiny blood vessels, and, under normal conditions, not open. When the coronary arteries narrow to the point that blood flow to the heart muscle is limited (coronary artery disease), collateral vessels may enlarge and become active. This allows blood to flow around the blocked artery to another artery nearby or to the same artery past the blockage, protecting the heart tissue from injury.
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