The seemingly harmless shower habit that could hurt your heart
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.
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
Unboxing Careers Podcast featuring Lily Johnston, MD, MPH, a board-certified in Vascular and General Surgery, specializing in operating on blood vessels in the neck and body.
In this episode, Dr. William Shutze, a vascular surgeon at Texas Vascular Associates and former Executive Board Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and Dr. Robert Molnar, a vascular surgeon
Vascular surgery is the only specialty trained to treat the full spectrum of vascular diseases and is essential for health systems to support safety and efficiency, generate revenue, and deliver both
Vascular surgeons play a critical role in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI), conditions that cost many patients their feet or legs due to avoidable
Menopause is a cardiometabolic inflection point, not just a reproductive milestone,” says Lily Johnston, MD, MPH, FSVS, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Clinic.
Vascular disease is becoming more common and complex, meaning now is the time to consider joining the specialty. Early exposure matters. The sooner you step into vascular surgery, the sooner you help
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