‌Arteries and veins (also called blood vessels) are tubes of muscle that your blood flows through. Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins push blood back to your heart ...

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 ...

Even limited use of veins appears to diminish the long-term benefits of an all-arterial approach,” says Alistair Royse.

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 ...

A retinal artery occlusion is a blockage in one of the blood vessels that supplies your retina with blood. It usually occurs suddenly and can cause vision loss without causing pain. A retinal artery ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...

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 ...