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) ...

Sections of this vein may be harvested for use in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for heart disease. Like all venous vessels, the walls of the great saphenous vein are composed of ...

Conclusions: Patients with contemporaneous abdominal organ transplant undergoing coronary revascularization suffered no in-hospital mortality, stroke, or myocardial infarction, and were not at greater ...

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow to the heart. Hardened, built-up plaque can break apart and lead to ...

In the vast majority of patients with angina, their symptoms are caused by typical coronary artery disease (CAD), in which an atherosclerotic plaque is partially obstructing a coronary artery. In ...

TCT 1564: Stopping the Flow: Endovascular Coil Embolization of an Iatrogenic Aorto-Coronary Vein Fistula Causing High-Output Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock Receive the the latest news, research, ...

Atherosclerosis (hardening of your blood vessels due to a buildup of plaques made from fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances) causes coronary ... Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary ...

If you prefer sleeping on your stomach, these are the best mattresses to offer the support and comfort you need. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and ...

Over 100 medical professionals from across India participated in the Indian Vein Congress (IVC) 2024, hosted by Avis Hospitals. ‘#Varicoseveins: Twisted, enlarged veins, often blue or purple ...

Acute coronary syndromes are sudden episodes of reduced or no blood flow and therefore oxygen delivery to part of the heart, usually as a result of narrowing or blockage of an artery.