Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Artery

An artery is a type of blood vessel responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body’s tissues. Without arteries, the body would not be able to function as oxygen and nutrients cannot be transported without these vital pathways. They are composed of layers of tissue and are thicker than vein…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

An artery is a type of blood vessel responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body’s tissues. Without arteries, the body would not be able to function as oxygen and nutrients cannot be transported without these vital pathways. They are composed of layers of tissue and are thicker than veins due to their increased pressure from the heart. They can also be elastic and contract to regulate blood pressure. Arteries are an essential part of the cardiovascular system and any damage to them can lead to serious health complications.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Thrombosis and treatments.

Journal editorial board
Ioanna Koniari · Greece

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