A new ultrasound-based imaging tech has been developed to map the organ blood flow in four dimensions (3D + time) — a level ...

Portal vein blood flow accounts for 75% of total hepatic blood flow, with the hepatic artery accounting for the remainder. As a result, portal vein occlusion may have significant consequences for ...

“Venous insufficiency is the failure of the veins to adequately return blood to the heart, especially from the lower extremities, usually due to the effects of gravity,” explains Dr. Gary Tannenbaum, ...

If these valves or flaps do not work properly, blood can flow backwards and pool in the vein, causing it to stretch and bulge ...

Portal vein thrombosis means that there is a blood clot in the portal vein. This vein carries blood to the liver. A clot can fully or partially block the portal vein, as well as blood flow to the ...

Engineers have developed a prosthetic vein valve to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency. The valve was designed to replace damaged, ...

Do your legs feel good in the morning but become increasingly swollen, heavy and tired as the day goes on? Your veins may be the culprit. Venous (vein) insufficiency, also known as vein disease, is a ...

Products geared towards improving circulation and the health of veins are becoming more popular as people look for ways to boost their general health and wellbeing. Such supplements are designed to ...