Collateral insufficiency

What does "Collateral insufficiency" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Collateral insufficiency is a medical term that refers to the inability of the body's secondary, or "collateral," blood vessels to provide enough blood flow. This usually happens when the main blood vessels are blocked or damaged. The body tries to compensate by increasing blood flow through smaller, secondary vessels. However, if these vessels can't handle the increased flow, it leads to collateral insufficiency, which can cause various health problems.

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