Clearing aged cells from blood vessels could help reduce inflammation, improve blood sugar levels and counter insulin ...

A 53-year-old German man became the first person to undergo a new, non-surgical technique that turned one of his coronary veins into a coronary artery to bypass a blockage, according to a special ...

D printed blood vessels on glass that mimic blood vessel anatomy and the fluid dynamics of blood flow could be an invaluable ...

Dr. Thoralf Sundt answers the question: 'Bypass -- Vessels From Legs Or Chest?' — -- Question: How does a surgeon decide whether to use veins from the legs or arteries from the chest to do bypass ...

All bodily systems are connected and help inform one another; some link in ways that may surprise you. A new study highlights ...

Using physical measurements, theoretical models and numerical simulations, researchers have shown how the growth of the arteries directly controls that of the veins through a process that depends ...

What Is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Arteries supply the retina with blood, and veins carry blood away. Sometimes, a vein becomes partially or completely blocked. This is called retinal vein occlusion, or ...

The use of radial-artery grafts for coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) may result in better postoperative outcomes than the use of saphenous-vein grafts. However, randomized, controlled trials ...