One of the most fundamental distinctions between blood vessels is that between arteries and veins. These two types of vessel are structurally different and have long been functionally defined by the ...

The human circulatory system represents an intricate network of vessels that extends throughout the entire body. This complex arrangement of arteries, veins, and capillaries works continuously to ...

The circulatory system is a complex collection of the heart and its many chambers, and the vessels that move blood around the body. At first glance, it can be difficult to grasp. Whether you have an ...

The goal of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is to improve blood flow to your heart. The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist. Your heart pumps blood and oxygen to all of the organs and ...

Cynthia Elford had recently lost her left leg to Type 1 diabetes, after a sunburned big toe turned nearly black and forced an amputation. Now, Elford was being told the same thing was happening in her ...

Blood clots can form in various locations throughout the body, including the arms, legs, abdomen, brain, heart, and lungs. Several conditions and factors can increase the risk of blood clots, such as ...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition affecting the artery in the back of the knee. It causes pain in the lower legs during exercise. The popliteal artery runs behind the ...

A team of London scientists have taken a major step in making the use of artificial veins and arteries in coronary bypass grafts a reality. Researchers have developed artificial graft tissue by ...

The vaginal plexuses are two arteries that are on either side of the vagina. The vaginal artery plexus is also known as the vaginal venous plexus. The vaginal artery plexus is drained by the vaginal ...