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Nov. 25, 2019 • Press Release

Why diabetes can damage your blood vessels, and how to know if you’re at risk

SVS: Why diabetes can damage your blood vessels, and how to know if you’re at risk ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 25, 2019 – When patients meet vascular surgeon Dr. William Jordan, there is a 30 to 40...

Aug. 30, 2019 • Article

Peripheral Arterial Disease Resources

What is PAD? "Hardening of the arteries" is a common disease that causes arteries to become clogged with plaque, much like old water pipes can become clogged with debris or lime. The condition can...

Aug. 30, 2019 • Press Release

3 reasons smokers are at higher risk of amputations

ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 10, 2019 – Most smokers know cigarettes can damage their lungs, but all too often, they have no idea that smoking is also bad for their blood vessels. For too many smokers,...

Aug. 19, 2019 • Press Release

When varicose veins could need medical attention

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 19, 2019 – Most of the millions of people with varicose veins don’t consider them a medical issue, unless they happen to be painful, achy or inflamed. But varicose veins are a...

Jul. 22, 2019 • Press Release

Are athletes getting more injuries from TOS?

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 22, 2019 – Hardly a sports season goes by without at least one professional player going on the injured list for thoracic outlet syndrome, also called TOS. The latest is...