This new imaging technique, when applied to humans, could both improve our understanding of the circulatory system (veins, ...

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that affects how blood flows through the heart and body. While not often linked to heart valve narrowing, high and irregular blood pressure can ...

To be able to observe the blood flow in the artificial heart in real time in the MRI, the researchers an Linköping University had to build a full-scale model of the human circulatory system. Using ...

In a healthy heart, blood flows in only one direction. The four valves of the heart prevent blood from flowing backward. But a leaky heart valve, or heart valve regurgitation, causes a backflow of ...

High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects millions worldwide while quietly inflicting damage on vital organs long before any symptoms appear. This stealthy condition creates a ...