The first evaluation for subclavian artery occlusive disease should always be a simple measurement of bilateral brachial artery blood pressures. A significant difference between the two ...

The vertebral artery is divided into four segments (V1–V4; Figure 1). The V1 segment originates at the subclavian artery and extends to the transverse foramina of either the fifth or sixth ...

Background: Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is becoming increasingly common in fetuses. However, there are relatively fewer studies regarding the genetic etiology of ARSA. We performed a ...

It has four parts. Each part covers different healthcare services you might need. Understanding what each part covers and how much it costs can help you get the most out of your Medicare coverage.

May 22, 2025 — When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This is an adaptive response that reduces pressure on the heart and ...

Aortic valve (AV) sclerosis (AVS) is a form of AV disease affecting an estimated 1 in 4 people above the age of 65 in the United States. 1 An aging population and more widespread use of noninvasive ...

Laminar versus disturbed flow. Physiological blood flow is predominantly laminar and regular, and notably during systole (except in the left ventricular coronary artery). Laminar flow preserves the ...

Interventional cardiologists share insights into the progress of procedures and devices such as Impella and TAVI for acute ...