“Diet alone cannot treat or cure ANCA-associated vasculitis, but it can play an important supportive role in helping patients manage the condition and some of the complications that come with both the

Exercise plans for people with AAV typically home in on low to moderate activities, with common goals in mind, says Lily Johnston, MD, MPH, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital and the

Portable snacks can present overlapping challenges for people with AAV, says Lily Johnston, MD, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. “For example, many grab-and-go

The White House memorandum describing President Trump’s recent physical examination lacks details of the results of tests to assess his cardiovascular health, according to physicians who read the

Residents in certain parts of the state are affected more by heart disease. “Heart and vascular disease are about 10% more prevalent in eastern North Carolina due to elevated regional rates of

Several experts also recommend compression socks. "They apply pressure to the legs, helping improve blood flow, reduce swelling and prevent blood clots," explains Dr. Daniel Torrent, a vascular

Preparing to travel when you have anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) requires considering many factors, such as your mode of travel, the destination, the trip

The occasional blistering hot shower is likely harmless, but experts have warned consistently turning up the heat may raise the risk of heart disease, cardiac arrest and stroke.

More than 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE) annually. Of those, 60–100,000 will die from complications of VTE, with a third of deaths directly related to recent

“Prolonged air travel already increases the risk of blood clots due to extended sitting, restricted movement, dehydration and cabin-pressure changes,” says Mounir Haurani, MD, chief of the division of