Strategies for improvement of blood flow by promoting new vessel growth in ischemic tissue are being developed. Recently, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEU) imaging has been used to assess tissue ...

The temporal bone is a part of the lateral skull surface that contains organs responsible for hearing and balance. Mastering surgery of the temporal bone is challenging because of this complex and ...

Before the 1950s, D-transposition of the great arteries was associated with nearly 90% mortality within the first year of life. The Mustard and Senning procedures resulted in a significant increase in ...

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading health concern in Hong Kong, prompting many to undergo regular heart check-ups for ...

A study led by scientists at King's has revealed how the physical orientation of the heart inside the chest dramatically ...

Temporal artery temperature: Turn on the digital thermometer and gently sweep it across your forehead or point it at the forehead.

Temporal artery biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosing GCA. Patients require an individualized steroid tapering schedule to minimize side effects.

Visual loss is the most feared complication in temporal arteritis, and extracranial arteries and/or aorta are more often involved in GCA than previously estimated.

Although enthusiasm for transradial access for neurointerventional procedures has grown, a unique set of considerations bear emphasis to preserve safety and minimize complications. In the first part ...

Rare brain bypass surgery gives software engineer a new lease of life, helps regain vision This technique involved rerouting and anastomosing the superficial temporal artery, a healthy artery on the ...

A new study has compared 18 F-FDG-PET with temporal artery biopsy and clinical diagnosis as gold standards, but is 18 F-FDG-PET accurate enough to be used on temporal arteries?

The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs ...