Why Aren’t There Varicose Arteries? Understanding Veins, Arteries and Vascular Health – Elite Vascular
Varicose arteries don’t occur because arteries and veins have different structures and functions within the circulatory system. Arteries have thick, muscular, and elastic walls that help them withstand and regulate the high pressure of blood pumped from the heart. In contrast, veins carry blood back to the heart at much lower pressure and rely on one-way valves to prevent backflow.
