The upper pulmonary veins (PVs) are responsible for the majority of atrial fibrillation (AF) triggering foci, whereas the inferior PVs are more difficult to ablate and prone to postablation ostial ...

Thrombosis is a condition that causes blood clots in the vessels. Learn about its types, signs, and treatments.

All blood vessels are specifically structured to perform their function. For example, a capillary is microscopically thin to allow gases to exchange, the arteries are tough and flexible to cope ...

When I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH ... Doctors placed a catheter into a vein in my chest during the hospital stay. This allows me to give myself medication every day using ...

Cortex adds to Boston Scientific’s electrophysiology portfolio amid treatment shifts in the space driven by new pulsed field ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH ... It’s given as a continuous injection through a vein for short-term use. A doctor can also surgically place a special catheter for long-term use.

Boston Scientific (BSX) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortex, Inc., an Ajax Health company. Cortex is a ...

“There is also the increased possibility of blood clots, especially on the legs, which can result in DVT [deep vein thrombosis], and pulmonary embolism.” The good news is that, with a little prep, ...

Maintaining the health of our veins is vital for our general well-being, though it’s frequently ignored. Veins carry out an essential duty in transporting blood from diverse body parts back to ...

Stimuli for cardiac arrhythmias may arise from pressure receptors in the right cardiac chambers, the great veins, the pulmonary arteries and the lungs. These reflexes are potentiated by the ...

The CLEAR-IE registry data, which show clinical efficacy, are just the first step—an RCT may be forthcoming, researchers say.