The subject's head was stabilized by a thermoplastic facemask secured to the head holder (Truscan Imaging, Annapolis, Maryland), and a venous catheter was inserted in a left antebrachial vein.

Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias or thread veins, resemble spider webs or tree branches. They occur when damage to blood vessels close to the skin's surface causes them to widen.

High blood pressure, stress, sun exposure, vein dysfunction, pregnancy, and other factors can contribute to the appearance of veins on the forehead. Genetic factors or age can influence whether ...

As a curious child, you might remember staring at an older relative's thick stockings at the blue, gnarled veins lying under the skin like bumpy snakes. Known as varicose veins, these blood ...

Then, use the same approach to release the distal end of the antebrachial fascia in the forearm. To do this, raise the fascia and then release it under direct vision with scissors or an inverted ...

As you get older, it’s not uncommon to notice large, twisty veins forming on your legs. According to the Society for Vascular Surgery, as many as 40 million Americans have what are known as varicose ...

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