Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

Another recent CT application has been the use of the technology to evaluate pulmonary vein ostia in patients with atrial fibrillation prior to radiofrequency ablation. Atrial foci localized in the ...

The efficacy and safety of anticoagulant treatment for patients with acute, symptomatic superficial-vein thrombosis in the legs, but without concomitant deep-vein thrombosis or symptomatic pulmonary ...

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 with ...

Swollen veins can signal various underlying health conditions ranging from minor circulatory issues to serious medical concerns. Recognizing the primary causes helps determine when to seek ...