Those prominent veins that appear on the backs of your hands might seem like a purely cosmetic concern, but they often signal underlying lifestyle factors you can actually control. While genetics and ...

Dr. Thoralf Sundt answers the question: 'Bypass -- Vessels From Legs Or Chest?' — -- Question: How does a surgeon decide whether to use veins from the legs or arteries from the chest to do bypass ...

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 ...

CHICAGO, IL—For patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, use of radial arteries leads to less MACE over 15 years compared with using either right internal thoracic artery (RITA) or ...

Amazon filed a patent for technology that could identify you by scanning the wrinkles in the palm of your hand and by using a light to see beneath your skin to your blood vessels. The resulting images ...

If sandwiches are your go-to lunch, you may want to reconsider making them with deli meat. According to Dr. Estelle Jean, MD, ...

Bluish hands, known as peripheral cyanosis, can be a harmless response to cold but may signal poor circulation or serious heart and lung issues if persistent. While cold exposure is common, conditions ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...

As temperatures drop numbness in the hands and legs becomes more frequent and severe An expert explains the causes behind ...