Jul 23, 2017
What is a thrombus? Causes and types
What is a thrombus? In this article, we explore the different types of thrombus, their causes and symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated....
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Jul 14, 2017
Everything you need to know about water retention
Find out all you need to know about water retention and what you can do to relieve this common health issue with home remedies or simple lifestyle changes....
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Jun 27, 2017
Ischemic stroke: Causes, symptoms, and risk factors
An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot or plaque buildup. Strokes have several signs that can alert someone to the need for emergency care....
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Jun 18, 2017
Erysipelas: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Erysipelas is a form of cellulitis that affects only the top layers of the skin. In this article, learn about its causes and how to prevent outbreaks....
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Jun 17, 2017
What happens after you quit smoking: A timeline
Quitting smoking can be very daunting but some of the benefits may come faster than anticipated. What happens days, months, and years after quitting?...
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Jun 13, 2017
Eye stroke: Symptoms, risks, and treatment
In this article, learn about what an eye stroke is. How is an eye stroke diagnosed, how can it be prevented, and what treatment is available?...
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Jun 10, 2017
Congestive heart failure: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Congestive heart failure makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood through the body, causing the other organs to receive less blood than they require....
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Jun 08, 2017
Running multiple marathons does not increase risk of atherosclerosis
Running multiple marathons does not increase the risk of atherosclerosis, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology....
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May 31, 2017
Heart palpitations and menopause: What you need to know
What are heart palpitations and how may they be linked to menopause? Learn about heart disease risk, depression, and when to see a healthcare professional....
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May 30, 2017
Multiscale modeling reveals key events during early atherosclerotic plaque development
A new computational modeling technique could indicate when atherosclerotic plaques will likely undergo rapid growth, reports a study published in PLOS Computational Biolo...
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Sep 02, 2014
Anti-Clotting Treatment Not Needed in Most Pediatric Spine Surgeries:
Blood clots occur so rarely in children undergoing spine operations that most patients require nothing more than vigilant monitoring after surgery and should be spared risky and costly anti-clotting medications.
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Aug 12, 2014
Surgeon Explains Who Needs Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening:
Bulges in body's major blood vessel can cause potentially lethal ruptures and blood clots.
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Jul 08, 2014
Spotting Blood Clots in At-Risk Patients Via Urine Test:
A new study indicates a simple urine test can indicate the presence of venous thromboembolism, a blood clot that has broken free from its point of origin and which travels through the bloodstream, eventually lodging in a vein.
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Apr 08, 2014
Vascular Disease Affecting Women 'Poorly Understood' by Many Healthcare Providers:
Scientific Statement from American Heart Association details latest evidence for diagnosis and treatment.
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Jan 09, 2014
Partially Blocking Blood Vessels' Energy Source May Stop Cancer Growth, Blindness and Other Conditions:
Inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels is a common strategy for treating a range of conditions such as cancer, inflammatory diseases, and age-related macular degeneration.
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Dec 11, 2013
Reorganization of blood vessels after face transplantation surgery:
For the first time, researchers have found that the blood vessels in face transplant recipients reorganize themselves, leading to an understanding of the biologic changes that happen after full face transplantation.
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Nov 14, 2013
Vascular function of offspring improved into adulthood by maternal exercise during pregnancy:
Exercise during gestation has the potential to program vascular health in offspring into their adulthood, in particular significantly altering the vascular smooth muscle.
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Jul 22, 2013
Long-Lasting Blood Vessels Generated From Reprogrammed Human Cells:
Researchers have used vascular precursor cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells to generate functional blood vessels that lasted as long as nine months.
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Jun 25, 2013
Lessons Learned About Anticoagulants From A Tick's Spit:
There really is such a thing as tick spit - that is, the saliva of a tick. And there's something about it that might help fight heart disease and stroke.
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May 23, 2013
Risk Factors For Blood Clots In Pregnant And Postnatal Women:
Women who have suffered a still birth or have medical conditions including varicose veins are at greater risk of developing dangerous blood clots after giving birth.
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May 21, 2013
Researchers Identify Target To Prevent Hardening Of Arteries:
Researchers have discovered the protein that causes hardening arteries and aim to prevent this often deadly disease.
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Apr 25, 2013
Binge Drinking in College Can Lead to Heart Disease Later in Life:
Regularly consuming multiple drinks in a short window of time can cause immediate changes in circulation that increase an otherwise healthy young adult’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
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