Vascular Health

May. 15, 2017 • Article

SVS, STS Hosting Joint Aortic Summit at VAM

For the first time since the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting in San Francisco, SVS and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons are teaming up to present a summit on aortic topics of mutual interest and...

Feb. 9, 2017 • Press Release

'Heart Disease' Can Also Affect Your Feet, Kidneys and Brain

ONE IN FIVE AMERICANS OVER AGE 60 HAVE PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9, 2017 – In February, American Heart Month raises awareness about heart disease. But “heart...

Jan. 18, 2017 • Press Release

Facing Surgery? Quit Smoking Now for a Safer Procedure

Surgery is dangerous for cigarette smokers. If your surgeon recommends surgery, smoking cessation is a must. Ask for help if you need it. If you can't quit on your own, ask physician for help...

Dec. 9, 2016 • Press Release

African Americans, Diabetes and Amputation Trends

AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH DIABETES FACE HIGHER RISK OF PREVENTABLE AMPUTATIONS CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 12, 2016 – African Americans are at higher risk for two diseases – diabetes and...

Nov. 8, 2016 • Press Release

Six Diabetes-Related Vascular Complications - And How To Avoid Them

People who live with diabetes know they have a lot of health management to do – monitor their blood sugar, stay alert for eye problems and monitor for foot infections. But some may not...