The human circulatory system represents an intricate network of vessels that extends throughout the entire body. This complex arrangement of arteries, veins, and capillaries works continuously to ...

The radial veins run the length of the forearm just below the elbow, and follow the path of the radial bone. Their path is also somewhat comparable to the radial arteries. These veins assist in ...

Recent years have seen an enormous amount of experimental and clinical research into role of the pulmonary veins (PVs) in atrial fibrillation (AF). Advanced imaging techniques have confirmed the ...

The human body is so remarkable it’s easy to take for granted all the things it does to keep us alive and healthy. At every moment, our arteries are delivering oxygen-rich blood to our organs and ...

The LimFlow procedure uses two ultrasound-guided catheters, one venous and one arterial, to create an arterio-venous crossing. A stent is then used to connect the artery and the vein. Patients at risk ...

Near the popliteal artery the popliteal vein follows and carries blood from the knee (as well as the thigh and calf muscles) back to the heart. The junction of the anterior tibial vein and posterior ...

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 ...

The hypogastric artery, also called the iliac artery, provides blood flow to the organs in your pelvis. You have an abdominal aorta, which is a large artery that travels down into your pelvis, where ...

The coronary sinus (CS) refers to a collection of veins that join together to form a large blood vessel. This vein is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. A collection ...