Each heavy vertical line represents two-tenths second. Note the double systolic sound associated with the double summit of the pulsus bisferiens in this case of severe aortic stenosis. The purpose of ...

The deep brachial artery (or deep artery of arm) is also known as the profunda artery. It is the primary blood vessel in the upper arm. This artery supplies blood to the muscles of the upper arm and ...

Peripheral artery disease affects approximately 236 million persons worldwide and is diagnosed with an ankle–brachial index of less than 0.90. Among older persons, 3.3% of those without peripheral ...

The first evaluation for subclavian artery occlusive disease should always be a simple measurement of bilateral brachial artery blood pressures. A significant difference between the two extremities is ...

The researchers measured vascular endothelial function in the brachial artery, shoulder joint range of motion, and muscle strength of the dominant arm in 23 pitchers and 67 fielders. The results ...

If you’re a healthy person without any circulatory issues, blood flows to and from your extremities, like your legs and feet, without any problems. But in some people, the arteries begin to narrow, ...