How do blood vessels stay strong, flexible, and responsive to the body's changing need for oxygen and nutrients? The answer lies not only in biology—but also in physics. Researchers at Åbo Akademi ...

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 ...

AMES, IA – The majority of heart attacks and strokes in the world are ischemic, meaning a clot or buildup of plaque in an artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching cells in the heart or brain.

Blood vessels in the legs or heart sustain considerable damage when they are narrowed by poor circulation from diabetes or blocked in a heart attack. To repair them, researchers have tried using ...

The way the body responds to standing up can impact health in older age, surprising new research has found. The team ...