Portal vein blood flow accounts for 75% of total hepatic blood flow, with the hepatic artery accounting for the remainder. As a result, portal vein occlusion may have significant consequences for ...

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Do your legs feel good in the morning but become increasingly swollen, heavy and tired as the day goes on? Your veins may be the culprit. Venous (vein) insufficiency, also known as vein disease, is a ...

Acute venous embolism and thrombosis are both conditions that disrupt blood flow. Treatment may involve medications or surgery. Blood clot formation is a protective mechanism that helps prevent excess ...

Humans have been harnessing the power of flowing water for thousands of years, but scaling the concept down to a size small enough to turn our veins into tiny power plants is something else altogether ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Getting those nasty-looking leg veins treated might do more than just improve a person’s appearance; it can help a person feel better, too. For those who notice a heaviness or achy ...

Exercise is considered the No. 1 healthy vein principle. However, certain exercises are proven to be better for vein health. As you exercise, blood is pumped from the veins in the arch of the foot ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) -Local doctors are now using a combination of therapies to treat a common vein problem. For those with legs that have been achy or swollen throughout the day, or veins that don’t ...

Your body undergoes many changes throughout pregnancy. You may also notice the veins on your breasts now appear more prominent. These changes are the result of hormonal changes, increased blood flow ...