In women with heart disease, constriction of peripheral vessels during mental stress affects the heart circulation more than men's, potentially raising women's risk of heart-related events and death.

Vasoconstriction is narrowing or constriction of the blood vessels. It happens when smooth muscles in blood vessel walls tighten. This makes the blood vessel opening smaller. “Vaso” actually ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD): PAD causes your blood vessels to narrow too much to deliver the right amount of blood to your limbs. This leads to symptoms, such as numbness, weakness, and pain ...

Instead of dilating and increasing blood flow to the heart during stress, in women the tiny blood vessels are constricted, leading to areas of reduced blood flow. Constriction of peripheral ...

Peripheral artery disease is when a sticky plaque made of cholesterol and fats builds up on artery walls. “Peripheral” means it forms in blood vessels outside the area of your heart or brain ...

Specialized microscope looking into the live mouse brain reveals that smooth muscle cells (cyan) surrounding blood vessels abnormally constrict during and after stroke causing permanent vessel ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) develops over time. And in the early stages, you may not realize it’s happening. But there are things you can do to lower your odds of ever getting PAD.The first ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) narrows blood vessels outside the brain and heart. However, physical activity can improve symptoms. Learn about PAD here.

Specific protein may increase risk of blood-vessel constriction linked to gum disease April 18th, 2012 A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque containing blood ...

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanical forces. In two studies ...

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanic forces. In two studies, a research team has uncovered new mechanisms in blood vessel formation.