Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. However, when fat, ...

This paper reviews arterial pressure waveforms and contrasts the differences in waveforms imposed by intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. It explores questions regarding blood pressure ...

A pulse wave is a wave in which the blood flow – that originates from the heartbeat – is transmitted to the body. It is an important biosignal that indicates cardiovascular health. Analyzing the pulse ...

A new wearable wristband could significantly improve diabetes management by continuously tracking not only glucose but also other chemical and cardiovascular signals that influence disease progression ...

Constancy of the milieu intérieur, defined by Claude Bernard in the late 1800s, is essential for terrestrial life. Sodium balance in humans is part and parcel of that environment and is maintained in ...

Winrevair, which Merck has identified as a “growth driver,” significantly improved blood flow through the lungs to the heart ...

Low blood pressure—also known as hypotension—is a serious condition that can affect the blood flow and oxygen to your organs. While normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg, low blood pressure is usually ...

Doctors screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which measures blood pressure in the legs. Experts recommend that anyone with PAD risk factors undergo ...