Vascular Health

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,...

Apr. 22, 2019 • Press Release

What surgeons wish patients knew about their circulation

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 22, 2019 – Many patients meet a vascular surgeon for the first time when they need to have surgery. There’s no time for an anatomy lesson; it’s time to make a medical...

Mar. 12, 2019 • Press Release

Deep Vein Thrombosis in Los Angeles Lakers Forward Could Indicate Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

With treatment, prognosis would be excellent, vascular surgeons say ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 12, 2019 – Professional athletes work extraordinarily hard to make it to the top, but sometimes that hard...

Feb. 11, 2019 • Press Release

JVS: Patients with depression and PAD at higher risk of amputation and death

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11, 2019 – A recent finding published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery concludes that people with peripheral (or leg) artery disease and depression are more likely than...