The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the largest of the three major arteries that channels fresh blood to the brain. It branches off the internal carotid artery. It supplies blood to lateral (side) ...

The gastroduodenal artery is a blood vessel that arises from the common hepatic artery. In some people, it originates from the left or right hepatic artery. It lies behind the duodenum, which is the ...

Twelve weeks of exercise training improved artery health and function in middle-aged and older men (ages 50-70 years) with low-to-normal testosterone levels, while testosterone therapy provided no ...

The Endothelial Glycocalyx Is a Gel-Like Lining Inside Every Blood Vessel — and Most People Have Never Heard of ItStandard Cardiovascular ...

Using single cell technology, a new study sheds light on the significance of genetic risk factors for, and the diversity of cells involved in, the development of coronary artery disease. The ...

An antioxidant that targets specific cell structures—mitochondria—may be able to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease, according to a new study ...

Peripheral artery disease is a common but serious health condition that affects blood vessels in the legs. It occurs when ...