The gastroduodenal artery is a blood vessel that arises from the common hepatic artery. In some people, it originates from the left or right hepatic artery. It lies behind the duodenum, which is the ...

Human arteries play distinct roles in the immune system depending on their anatomical location, researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered. Their findings explain why vascular ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways The posterior communicating artery (PCOM) connects to the internal ...

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have impaired endothelial function. Arterial elasticity is modulated by endothelial function. The association between arterial elasticity and endothelial ...

Medically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MD Key Takeaways The subclavian artery carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the ...

Twelve weeks of exercise training improved artery health and function in middle-aged and older men (ages 50-70 years) with low-to-normal testosterone levels, while testosterone therapy provided no ...

The study – published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology and presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress – compares the effects of junk food and typical Mediterranean meal on the the inner ...

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. It is the largest artery in the body, measuring more than 1 inch across in some places. Any blockage or ...

The marginal artery of the colon, or artery of Drummond, is an artery that runs along the inside border of the large intestine, ending at the rectum. This blood vessel connects the inferior mesenteric ...

Leading cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj emphasizes that consistent lifestyle choices are key to artery health, not quick fixes. He recommends strength training for blood sugar regulation and improved ...