The vascular territories of the superior and the deep inferior epigastric arteries were investigated by dye injection, dissection, and barium radiographic studies. By these means it was ...

"Free flap" means the tissue and blood vessels are cut. After the flap is in place ... named for the area of the body where the tissue is taken. DIEP (deep inferior epigastric artery perforator) flap ...

Recent studies have explored the effectiveness of thermal imaging techniques in various stages of breast reconstruction, particularly with the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP ...

A new study linked COVID-19 with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries. This plaque is a high-risk type prone ...

Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about. The ...

You're never too young to start eating for your heart. Science suggests these foods could help prevent clogged arteries. The ...

Celiac artery compression syndrome, also known as median arcuate ligament syndrome, is a condition where a muscular fibrous band of the diaphragm, the median arcuate ligament, compresses the celiac ...

The left and right phrenic nerves send signals to control the diaphragm, which receives its blood supply primarily from the inferior phrenic arteries. The diaphragm is primarily composed of muscle and ...

With that said, the procedure is not performed on vessels that are structurally unsound. In addition, balloon angioplasty cannot be performed on arteries or veins smaller than 1.5 millimeters (0.06 ...