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

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 ...

Your aortic valve is part of your heart, a strong muscle that pumps blood through your body. The aortic valve controls the blood flowing out from the heart. It opens every time your heart contracts, ...

This screening test measures how well blood flows through your heart. It may be used to diagnose coronary artery disease or to assess damage caused by a heart attack. Share on Pinterest JazzIRT/Getty ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of arteries that supply blood to the heart. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

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 ...