Lasers are one of the tools physicians can lean on to tackle plaque buildup on arterial walls, but current approaches carry a risk of complications and can be limited in their effectiveness. By ...

Clinical ultrasound is invaluable for detecting atherosclerosis. However, methods to assess vascular areas with atheromatous plaques and their extent remain inconsistent and lack standardisation. To ...

Atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, can lead to heart disease, artery disease, and chronic kidney disease and is traditionally treated by inserting and inflating a balloon to expand the artery.

Details to help new and experienced clinicians perform ultrasound-guided vascular cannulation have been added to updated guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography. “Ultrasound guidance ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and fibrous tissues. When plaque builds up in the arteries, ...

The LimFlow procedure uses two ultrasound-guided catheters, one venous and one arterial, to create an arterio-venous crossing. A stent is then used to connect the artery and the vein. Patients at risk ...

Did you know that blocked arteries significantly contribute to heart disease? The buildup of plaque in the arteries can hinder blood flow, increasing the likelihood of heart-related issues.

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Venous hypertension is high blood pressure in the veins, often in ...

The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates) into the iliac ...