Equine surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage says the type and length of turnout a horse gets when healing makes a crucial difference ...

Blood clots, or thrombosis, especially in the legs (DVT), pose serious health risks. Extended inactivity, trauma, medical ...

Penumbra announced that it has launched the Element vascular access system, a laser-cut hypotube sheath designed for treating ...

These latest data reinforce years of smaller studies, but whether they should change practice is a matter of debate.

Varicose capillaries are a common condition that impacts numerous individuals worldwide. They happen when capillaries become bigger, swollen, as well as ...

When Adrian Chiles was walking up a European mountain on a bright summer's day, he suddenly started feeling tired and nauseous. At first he put it down to dehydration and exhaustion at making the ...

Adrian Chiles was taken to A&E after a bracing walk up an Italian mountain on a summer's day made him feel nauseous and tired. It took six weeks to determine what was wrong ...

The heart is a muscular organ roughly the size of your fist. As the heart muscle contracts, it propels the blood out into the vascular system. The heart’s chambers and valves are arranged to direct ...

For those who are overweight or have very swollen legs, your surgeon may also recommend a compression pump, a plastic sleeve ...

Now, a minimally invasive technique called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) allows surgeons to insert a replacement heart valve through veins in the groin and thread it all the way to the ...

A common myth about varicose veins is that they’re purely a cosmetic issue. Although some people may only experience aesthetic changes, that’s not always the case. “They can ...