Historically, diabetes management focused on blood glucose control and preventing severe complications such as neuropathy and amputation. Over the past two decades, this limited view has proven
Despite limited resources that can prevent access to the most advanced technology, these hospitals serve as a critical entry point for patients with emergency conditions who are far from large
This shortage isn’t hypothetical; it is happening now. The average job opening for a vascular surgeon takes over 200 days to fill. The predicted current need is almost 8,000 vascular surgeons
“While vascular surgery is not used to control the underlying inflammatory process, it may be required in certain cases where vascular damage has already occurred,” says Daniel Torrent, MD, MPH
Deaths from heart disease and stroke have declined in recent years, but they remain the leading cause of death for Americans, according to a new report from the American Heart Association.
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