Most physicians are generally familiar with the normal SVC and its tributaries. Blood from the head and neck travels via the external and internal jugular veins, which join the subclavian veins to ...

The vaginal vein refers to the group of blood vessels located near the genitalia on the female human body. They are part of a network of blood vessels known as the vaginal venous plexus. The vaginal ...

In patients with paroxysmal AF originating from the PVs, extensive monitoring will frequently document coexisting paroxysms of both AT and AF. Similarly at electrophysiological evaluation, many ...

The spleen provides a critical function to the body. It not only recycles iron, but it also stores, recycles, and produces red blood cells. The spleen’s white pulp processes antibodies and helps ...

Brendan Docherty, MSc, PGCE, RN, is nurse manager, patient access and nursing services, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia This article, the first part of three, explores the normal anatomy ...

Question: I have been experiencing swelling of my legs that seems to get worse as the day goes on. My doctor said I have something called venous insufficiency but did not explain what this is exactly.