Disruptively cold feet can be “a sign of poor circulation, nerve disorders, or autoimmune conditions,” according to Dr. Shaw. On the other hand, overactive sweat glands, anxiety, diabetes, and thyroid
Doctors warn that extended sitting—whether on planes, in cars or at airports—creates dangerous conditions for a common but often overlooked health threat: deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The good news
Vascular surgeon Xzabia Caliste discusses her article, “The silent disease causing 400 amputations daily.” She shares the heartbreaking personal story of witnessing both her aunt and uncle lose their
After noticing an increase in irregular heartbeats, also called atrial fibrillation (AF), in December and January, researchers coined the term Holiday Heart Syndrome to describe an increase in AF
The best blood pressure monitors should be accurate, simple to use and easy to read. But adults ages 50 and older who regularly use an at-home blood pressure monitor told us it’s difficult to find one
Many are at risk for vascular distress this holiday travel season. The Society for Vascular Surgery Ambassador and Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Dr. Palma Shaw