A physiologically accurate in-vitro model shows that the aorta's longitudinal stretch and recoil can generate a wave-pumping effect that measurably drives, and sometimes reverses, blood flow ...
Researchers are now exploring different ways in which physicians can screen for heart troubles using a patient's fingers.
Why it is called a silent killerAn abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a condition where the large artery passing through the ...
Pulse pressure is the difference between the two blood pressure readings. A wide pulse pressure means a larger difference between these measurements and may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.