Expedition 74 crew members conduct muscle, vein, and respiratory studies aboard the International Space Station to examine microgravity’s effects on blood flow, exercise response, and cardiovascular ...

Recurring long hauls can impact your health in a number of ways. Certainly, sitting behind the wheel for long periods of time can decrease the blood circulation in your legs and feet, which may lead ...

Up to 40% of adults in the United States have chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which veins in the legs don't function properly, preventing blood flow back to the heart. Miguel F. Manzur, ...

David Ku provides an up-close look at the valve. Collaboration five years in the making at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta) has led to a promising prosthetic vein valve. The device may ...

Do your legs feel good in the morning but become increasingly swollen, heavy and tired as the day goes on? Your veins may be the culprit. Venous (vein) insufficiency, also known as vein disease, is a ...

Engineers have developed a prosthetic vein valve to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency. The valve was designed to replace damaged, ...

With the opening of the Mesa clinic, United Vein & Vascular Centers now operates six clinics across the greater Phoenix area, expanding access to high-quality vein and vascular care throughout Arizona ...

Products geared towards improving circulation and the health of veins are becoming more popular as people look for ways to boost their general health and wellbeing. Such supplements are designed to ...

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a blood clot of the portal vein, also known as the hepatic portal vein. A PVT blocks the blood flow from the intestines to the liver. Although it is treatable, PVT can ...

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the lower limb, usually resulting in pain and swelling of the leg. Deep veins are the larger veins or blood vessels that take ...