- Resources
Emla Creams Effect On Blood Vessels
Alternative Names
Heart disease - aging; Atherosclerosis - aging
Information
Some changes in the heart and blood vessels normally occur with age, but many other changes that are common with aging are due to modifiable factors that, if not treated, can lead to heart disease.
BACKGROUND
The heart has two sides. The right side pumps blood to the lungs to receive oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. The left side pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
Blood flows out of the heart through...
Read moreMore information on "Emla Creams Effect On Blood Vessels"
From Our Experts
Reduce Cardiovascular Disease from Heart Attacks: How Nuts Improve...
Researcher suggests that eating nuts regularly can significantly reduce the incidence of heart disease. In a review by the Penn State... Read more »
From Our Sources
Retinal Vessel Occlusion
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Retinal vessel occlusion is a blockage in one of the tiny veins or arteries that supply the retina - the layer of light-sensitive cells lining the... Read more »
High Cholesterol a Threat to the Entire Vascular System (Not J...
Everyone understands the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels to protect their heart, but many are not aware of how high cholesterol... Read more »
Thalidomide May Treat Blood Vessel Disorder
The drug thalidomide may help treat a blood vessel condition called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a new study suggests. Thalidomide is... Read more »
Researchers Grow New Blood Vessels from Stem Cells
Researchers have developed replacement blood vessels from laboratory-grown stem cells, and they have found that these vessels have worked well in... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis Blood Vessel Theory Dealt Blow
A theory that multiple sclerosis is caused by obstruction in the blood vessels that carry blood from the brain back to the heart has been called into... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
