The research area of arterial disease focuses on the study of disorders and conditions that affect the arteries, which are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Arterial disease can include conditions such as atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, and arterial thrombosis, among others. Researchers in this area investigate the causes, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of arterial diseases in order to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of these conditions on public health. This research area is important for understanding cardiovascular health and preventing heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications related to arterial disease.