Did you know that the adult cardiovascular system is comprised of approximately 60,000 miles of arteries, veins and capillaries? It’s pretty amazing isn’t it? These important “tunnels” in your body act as major highways and country roads that carry oxygen rich blood from your heart to your body and also remove waste from tissues. It’s […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Our circulatory system performs one of the most important functions within the body. It supplies oxygen to the brain and all other organs. It is essentially what keeps our bodies working. When properly functioning it helps promote proper healthy cell growth. Systemic circulation transports oxygen and nutrient-rich blood through our arteries to our organs and […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...While the majority of blood clots happen in the lower extremities of the legs, clots forming in the arms are not unheard of. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 10% of all reported DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) cases are of the upper extremities. What are the symptoms of an upper extremity deep […]
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