Both conditions involve changes in the arterial walls. However, arteriosclerosis is the general thickening and hardening of the arteries, often due to aging, and atherosclerosis is a specific type of ...

Since many procedurally related strokes originate from arch atheroembolization, the use of TRA may minimize catheter contact with the aortic arch, and thereby reduce stroke risk. The use of TRA in ...

The anterior tibial artery is located in the lower leg, running from the popliteal fossa just behind the knee down along the tibia and fibula, the major bones of the lower leg. It is a branch of the ...

The innominate vein, brachiocephalic artery, left common carotid artery, and left subclavian artery were individually isolated. After systemic heparinization, the surgeon selected the appropriate ...

Medically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MD Arteries are large blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body. The subclavian artery is a major ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is one form of a broader condition known as pulmonary hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the lungs. In PAH, this increased pressure in the vessels is ...