Blood Vessels & Lymphatic disorders news

Moderate alcohol intake may boost aneurysm risk

Drinking alcohol at moderate levels—two or more drinks per day—appears to be a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm in men, researchers found.

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Quitting smoking heals arteries, eventually

A new study confirms that cigarette smokers have stiffer arteries than nonsmokers but suggests these adverse blood vessel changes are reversible with smoking cessation, although…    

Specialist centers increase chance of surviving abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery

People with abdominal aortic aneurysms stand a better chance of surviving if they are operated on at hospitals that see large numbers of these patients…    

MR angiography highly accurate in detecting blocked arteries

A novel type of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) angiography is highly accurate in identifying blockages in the arteries that carry blood to the brain, according…    

Kidney Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Chronic kidney disease is a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) - a common but often undetected condition causing reduced blood flow in the…    

Smoking-damaged arteries heal after quitting

Early signs of heart disease in young adult smokers may quickly dissipate soon after they kick the habit, a new study from Japan shows.

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New Angioplasty Procedure Proving More Effective

Over the last several years angioplasty has exceeded coronary bypass surgery as the preferred way to treat coronary artery disease. The stents (narrow tubes inserted…    

Diabetes Medication May Help Slow Progression of Artery Wall Thickening

A medication given to diabetics to improve their body’s sensitivity to insulin also appears to slow the thickening of their artery walls, according to a…    

Sticking to clinical guidelines decreases deep vein thrombosis in elderly

A multifaceted intervention designed to increase adherence with clinical guidelines for preventing deep-vein blood clots may decrease the rate of such blood clots among elderly…    

New technique could cut risk after artery clearing

Researchers in Israel are developing a new technique for administering drugs that could help prevent heart attacks after angioplasty to clear clogged arteries, the research…    

Novel Technique Would Prevent Re-Clogged Arteries

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology are proposing a revolutionary approach to prevent the common post-balloon angioplasty problem of restenosis (re-clogging of coronary arteries).…    

“Safe” Blood Levels Need Redefining

Blood lead levels currently considered safe by the U.S. government have been found to be associated with increased risk of death from many causes, including…    

Artery disease risk doubled in African Americans

African Americans have a two-fold higher risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a type of “hardening of the arteries” in the legs, than other groups.…    

Foam sclerotherapy treats varicose veins

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy is safe and effective for the treatment of varicose veins, a study shows. The technique safely achieves complete occlusion in 91 percent…    

Largest Review of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome to Date

At least three severe, potentially fatal genetic diseases leave patients with aortas so flimsy that they can rupture in pregnancy and labor or even lesser…    

Less Expensive Anti-Clotting Medication Appears Safe and Effective

Subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injection of the original and less expensive form of the anticoagulant medication heparin is as effective and safe as subcutaneous administration…    

Anabolic steroids raise levels of harmful protein

A new study provides more evidence that long-term use of anabolic steroids can cause heart and blood vessel disease, and may even boost the risk…    

Pig out once and you could damage your arteries!

Australian researchers say that just one meal which is high in saturated fat can affect the arteries and stop the body from protecting itself against…    

Scientist Discovers Crucial Part of Blood-clotting Process

A researcher at The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler has discovered how a small but crucial part of the blood-clotting process works. Once…    

Blood Clot Fibers More Elastic than Spider’s Web

The tiny fibers that comprise blood clots show extraordinary elasticity, on average stretching to almost three times their length while still retaining their ability to…