The arteries of the upper limb are clinically very important vessels. Although their detailed arrangement and course are well known, their variations are a bit unclear. The occurrence is varying ...

Arteries and veins are the major blood vessels in your body. Arteries carry blood from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart. Arteries and veins are two of the body’s main types of blood ...

Vascular disease is any condition that affects the network of your blood vessels. This network is known as your vascular or circulatory system. "Vascular" comes from a Latin word for hollow container.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

IT IS commonly known that necrosis can occur in the toes or feet in the presence of arteriosclerosis. It is the purpose of this paper to indicate that necrosis may likewise start more proximally, in ...

Vascular surgeons diagnose and help people manage conditions that affect circulation, including diseases of the veins and arteries. Types of vascular procedures include carotid artery surgery, lower ...

DVT in both the upper and lower body can happen to almost anyone at any age and for many reasons. For example, your vein could have been damaged by an injury or operation. Half of blood clots happen ...

A 45-year-old woman presented to her family doctor following a three-day history of acute-onset, progressive swelling and sensation of heaviness in her left upper extremity. In addition, she described ...