veins

High blood pressure or hypertension is the condition when the blood flow in the arteries and veins is forced under a higher pressure than normal. This can happen due to the weakness of the heart or due to the buildup of cholesterol in the coronary arteries, which can reduce their lumen.

Scientists are developing an artificial vein for use in patients with circulation problems.

A new study from the Medical Research Institute in Wellington examined 62 cases of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and found that 34% of them were office workers who had spent a long time sitting at their desk. Although 34% may not sound like a very significant number, it is larger than the percentage of people who developed DVT on while on long flight

A wide variety of lasers are used in health care facilities. The type of laser depends on the purpose of use. Lasers can be used as knives or probes and for imaging techniques. For example, laser knives can make cuts that do not bleed. They can be used to smooth skin wrinkles or remove skin moles, cysts, tattoos, spider veins, and so forth.

IT professionals are at greater risk of deep vein thrombosis – potentially fatal bloodclots in the legs – than long-haul air passengers, a new study has revealed.