Objectives Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and the second most frequent cause of death in Denmark. Due to their unique occupational environment, seafarers are ...

High blood pressure continues to rise around the world. It now affects more than 30% of adults and stands as the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and early death. But behind this growing health ...

Researchers from the University of Otago have found a possible link between eye health and the risk of developing dementia.

A new study has found that blood vessels in the retina may hold early clues about a person’s risk of developing dementia.

Scientists have found that the blood vessels at the back of the eye can show early signs someone is at risk of developing ...

Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare form of pulmonary hypertension. It occurs because progressive vascular ...

Have you ever noticed thin, web-like veins or bulging, twisted veins on someone’s legs? Or maybe you’ve seen them creeping up ...

When blood clots block your blood vessels, it is called thrombosis. Symptoms vary based on the blood clot location, but can include shortness of breath, chest pain, difficulty speaking, or vision ...

This condition occurs when the pressure in blood vessels is too high for a long time. It causes the blood vessel walls to thicken and stiffen, meaning less blood can pass through. Pulmonary ...