The splanchnic circulation, comprising the vascular network serving the gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen and pancreas, acts as a major blood reservoir and regulator of venous return. In healthy ...

Cardiomegaly means your heart is bigger than typical, usually because the muscle thickens or the chambers dilate from working harder due to conditions like high blood pressure, heart valve problems, ...

Myocardial infarction that results from chronic ischemia and its effects—cell loss and formation of fibrous tissue—can lead to left ventricular remodeling, aneurysm formation, and the development of ...

Medtronic Venous Cannulae are designed to provide optimal venous drainage while providing flexibility and ease of use. We offer an unmatched selection of cannulae to facilitate a wide range of ...

The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured or killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire. It acknowledges the physical sacrifice of service to the nation.

You might love the motivating tempo for workouts or the cadent call for calm that a smartwatch heart rate monitor provides. But when it’s time for an upgrade, what ...

Your pediatrician listens to your child's heart with a stethoscope to assess its function and health. They hear the first and second heartbeats caused by the valves closing, but they also listen for ...

The Venous Cannulae from Edwards provides high flow in small spaces to better protect your patients. It is designed to meet the challenges of today’s cardiac surgeries by providing high flow drainage ...

The heart has four chambers that contract and relax in a specific rhythm to oxygenate blood and pump it throughout the body. The heart’s electrical system coordinates muscle contractions to maintain a ...

Eating foods such as asparagus, beans, flaxseed, and fatty fish may help protect a person’s heart health. These foods contain nutrients such as fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants and can ...

Yandell Henderson made important contributions to cardiorespiratory physiology over a broad area with a particular emphasis on practical applications such as resuscitation, air pollution, mine safety, ...