A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a ...

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 ...

Background: Single-ventricle congenital heart disease is a rare and lethal cardiac abnormality that disrupts normal circulation in neonates. The cavopulmonary redirection of blood in these patients ...

If you have atrial fibrillation, avoid NSAIDs and aspirin because they can increase bleeding risks. Decongestants like pseudoephedrine can raise heart rate and blood pressure, making AF heart ...

Scientists have long known that blocked blood flow, or ischemia, can cause serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. Now, new research shows it may also make ...

Poor circulation affects nearly 20 million Americans, creating a cascade of health issues that can dramatically impact quality of life. From cold extremities and swelling to more serious complications ...

A computational model that could rapidly design a blood vessel network for any 3D-printed organ may take us a step closer to transplanting artificial livers, kidneys or hearts without the need for a ...

For people with advanced heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, or LVADs, can be a literal lifesaver. The implantable devices, which improve blood flow throughout the body, are often the last ...

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 ...