The expanse of veins, arteries and capillaries underneath the skin keep our cells energized and healthy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

CHICAGO, IL—For patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, use of radial arteries leads to less MACE over 15 years compared with using either right internal thoracic artery (RITA) or ...

Pulmonary angiography is an X-ray procedure that looks at the blood vessels leading to and from your lungs. The X-rays produced are called pulmonary angiograms, which may show blood clots in and ...

Peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency share many symptoms but affect different types of blood vessels. Each has distinguishing symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic markers. Peripheral ...

The posterior cecal artery is located in the abdomen near the lower intestines. It branches from the ileocolic artery and may branch further to the appendicular artery. The posterior cecal artery is ...

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal joining of an artery and a vein. If an AVF is affecting health, early treatment can help prevent complications. An AVF occurs if an artery connects to a ...

These wellness practices — which center on one invisible network of vessels and nodes — have soared in popularity in recent years. Should you try them? By Hannah Seo Scroll through TikTok and ...

I received an interesting note from a reader with varicose veins. She hates them, “their disgusting appearance,” and wanted to know the cause, if they pose a health risk, and what steps she can take ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could help explain how blood vessels in the brain expand and contract together.