The saphenous vein continues to be one of the most commonly used conduits in CABG surgery because it is easy to harvest, readily available, versatile, resistant to spasm, and has been thoroughly ...

The vein’s primary task is to drain deoxygenated blood from the foot, as well as superficial parts of the leg and knee ...

where the graft becomes blocked, occurs in up to half of patients within 10 years. "Trials have suggested that using a ...

SVGs typically develop atherosclerosis 3 years after being implanted.7,18,19 The atherosclerotic plaques are similar in composition to those observed in native coronary arteries. Histologically ...

A case is reported of chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated by fasciotomy. The decompression procedure was complicated by injury to the saphenous nerve. The importance of accurate placement ...

LISBON, Portugal—Women undergoing CABG surgery seem to have a higher rate of in-hospital mortality if they are treated by a male versus female surgeon, according to a single-center analysis from the ...

The National Institutes of Health estimates that 60% of all men and women suffer from some form of vein disorder. A quarter of varicose vein sufferers are men, although Weiss notes that it is ...

When it comes to choosing the best circulation and vein support supplement, there are several factors to consider. One of the most important is the ingredients list. Look for supplements that ...

Both of these procedures rely on medical personnel being able to insert a needle in a vein. While this is a fairly straightforward procedure for those with veins that are visible through their ...

Studies have reported cases of people developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. But research is mixed as to whether there’s a link.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Haitian government's anti-corruption agency charged five high-profile individuals with corruption on Wednesday, including three members of an interim ...