The film presents a detailed fluorographic study of the normal heart using venous catheterization, showcasing physiological data such as pressure and flow measurements. It illustrates blood flow ...

To be able to observe the blood flow in the artificial heart in real time in the MRI, the researchers an Linköping University had to build a full-scale model of the human circulatory system. Using ...

Researchers have developed a method for cheaply producing heart valves in the span of minutes that are functional immediately after being implanted into sheep. The scientists call their method ...

New research suggests that even slightly high blood pressure in your 30s may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke later in life. The study by University College London (UCL) of more than 450 ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

Men who currently use or have a history of using anabolic androgenic steroids exhibit impaired myocardial flow reserve, indicating coronary microvascular dysfunction. This impairment appears to ...

Normal blood pressure for adult women is less than 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure may increase with age due to less flexible blood vessels. Exercise and a heart-healthy diet support normal blood pressure ...

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...