Sept. 16 -- TUESDAY, Sept. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report they've found the first long-term treatment for people who suffer vision loss when the large veins in their eyes become blocked.

Retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) occurs when small veins in the back of the eye become blocked, and blood cannot flow through them. The condition can affect vision but does not cause total blindness.

Although varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) both affect the veins, these two conditions have different causes, involve different kinds of veins, and have unique symptoms. One is also more ...

– Additional U.S. label update across indications includes information on rare post-marketing reports of retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion; reporting rate is in line with other ...

The vena cava is a large vein that collects blood from either the upper or lower half of your body. It receives blood from several smaller veins. This is blood with the oxygen removed that the vena ...

Iliac vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot prevents blood from moving through your iliac vein. This blockage may cause pain in your legs and pelvis. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is when a blockage forms in the veins branching off the retina, which can disrupt blood flow. Treatment depends on the type of blockage and severity of the damage.

Varicose veins are some of the most common blood circulation problems doctors encounter in Kenya. Most of us walk around without thinking much about the veins on our legs. However, when varicose veins ...

Pulmonary angiography is a test that studies blood flow in your lungs. Its purpose is to find problems such as pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in your lungs), stenosis (narrowed blood vessels), or ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...