Basilic vein thrombosis is a type of superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) in which a blood clot forms in the basilic vein in the arm. In many cases, SVT is harmless and will resolve without treatment.

LOS ALTOS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fist Assist Devices, LLC, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for use of the Fist Assist FA-1 device in the United States as an arm massage and increased vein ...

Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) is a rare blood clotting syndrome that affects the blood vessels in the upper arms. It’s more common in young athletes who use upward repetitive arm motions, such as ...

Patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) who are progressing from stage 4 chronic disease to stage 5, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), typically need dialysis when they reach stage 5. When ...

A blown vein happens when a needle goes into your vein and out the other side. Some causes include using the wrong-sized needle, inserting the needle at the wrong angle, and moving during insertion. A ...