A former soldier has lost an English Court of Appeal challenge against a refusal to allow him an appeal against the decision that a condition that he developed in both his calves after he left the ...

When we breathe in, we inhale oxygen from the air and when we breathe out, we exhale carbon dioxide, a waste gas that results from our body’s processes. Arterial blood transports oxygen to all parts ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), sometimes known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD), is a blockage of arteries in a limb, usually the leg. The blockage is most often the result of a chronic buildup ...

Since the great saphenous vein is close to the skin’s surface, it’s sometimes used to sample blood for testing. Sections of this vein may be harvested for use in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) ...

Fruits and vegetable juices are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help clear out the arteries. These nutrients work together to boost heart health, making juices a valuable ...

This article describes the anatomy of the PTA, explains how it functions in the body, and discusses the health conditions that can affect it. The popliteal artery give off the anterior tibial artery, ...

Researchers from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have developed a nanoparticle that can diagnose the build-up of plaque in the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries (heart's blood vessels) become too narrow, making it difficult for blood to flow in and out of the heart. The most common cause of CAD is a ...