Doctors screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which measures blood pressure in the legs. Experts recommend that anyone with PAD risk factors undergo ...

Chronic stress can quietly affect blood circulation, even in young adults, doctors warn—simple self-checks may help spot early warning signs. (Image: Pexels) Chronic stress can impair blood ...

The University of Missouri's Cardiology Clinic in Jefferson City is now using a new, higher-precision radio isotope scan to more accurately gauge blood flow in the heart. The scan is intended to ...

Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can measure blood flow noninvasively and differentiate stroke risk based on current physiological conditions. When physicians want to know more ...

Researchers found that blood samples collected at home and mailed in can reliably track early Alzheimer’s-related brain ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number.An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and ...

What Is an MCV Blood Test? MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If ...

Speckle contrast is a promising approach to assessing blood flow, developed to capture images of laser light scattered from blood vessels with affordable optical sensors and components. The study ...

A carbon dioxide (CO2) blood test measures the amount of CO2 in your body. It is typically performed in conjunction with other blood tests to assess for electrolyte imbalances. Levels that are too ...