Vascular Surgery Medical Library Stories & Articles

At first glance, Sean looks like your typical 12 year old, mesmerized by his video games. But, Sean's mom, Susan, tells us she knew from when he was just 5 years old, he was different. "He was very unsettled and had problems sitting still in... ( Read more about ADHD Children & Iron Deficiency)

The cholesterol-lowering drug lipitor slowed down mental decline and improved depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small study reported at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting.

There are new important health recommendations out tonight for anyone who has a history of smoking and is older. The latest guidelines say these individuals are at high risk for a deadly ruptured blood vessel in the abdomen. It's estimated... ( Read more about Abdominal Aneurysm Screening)

Are you on the right medicine to control your blood pressure? A new study on Black Americans shows some medicines work, and some don’t for this subset of hypertensive patients.

What are Blood Thinners?

Pero Fluorochemicals are a group of chemicals that do the same job as hemoglobin in red blood cells. It transports oxygen to tissues... ( Read more about Artificial Blood)

"The episode was a sense of numbness on the left hand side of my body." recalls Donald Taylor. As a physician, Donald Taylor knew that the numbness was an alarm sounding. He immediately went to the hospital.

Stent Angioplasty

Stent angioplasty was first performed in the mid-1980s and was approved by the FDA in the mid-1990s. It is now widely used in the treatment of coronary artery disease. This procedure is done... ( Read more about Carotid Stent Procedure)

THERE IS A WARNING TONIGHT CONCERNING THE POPULAR PAIN KILLING DRUG CELEBREX. PFIZER, THE COMPANY THAT MAKES CELEBREX, HAS ANNOUNCED A GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED CANCER-PREVENTION TRIAL OF CELEBREX WAS HALTED AFTER PATIENTS TAKING IT HAD MORE THAN... ( Read more about Celebrex Heart Danger)

A treatment approved by the FDA for extremely high levels of cholesterol nearly eight years ago is just now starting to see the light of day because Medicare is approving payment for it. For patients with extremely high levels of bad... ( Read more about Cholesterol Cleaner)

If you are on a cholesterol lowering medicine, there is important new information just released. New research shows that along with checking your cholesterol levels, you should be following a blood test detecting inflammation in your body.... ( Read more about Cholesterol Treatment Revelation)

Former president Bill Clinton continues to improve following a successful quadruple heart bypass operation on Monday to relieve clogged heart arteries. Bill Clinton’s heart surgery was just a routine surgery that went smoothly and now, he has... ( Read more about Clinton Surgery)

Researchers at Yale University have identified proteins in the blood that play a significant role in miscarriages, preterm delivery, and other common problems in pregnancy. This has to do with low levels of clotting proteins called protein z... ( Read more about Clotting Proteins and Pregnancy)

There is important new information tonight for those who have had a blood clot in the leg. New findings show that compression stockings can prevent serious complications of these blood clots, although they are not used by many patients. This... ( Read more about Compression Stockings)

What is Coronary Bypass?Coronary Bypass Surgery)

What is the Diabetes Retinitis?

When the bodys blood sugar level gets too high it can damage the blood vessels in your eye. The disease diabetes retinitis can cause a blood vessel... ( Read more about Diabetes Retinitis)

Some 80 million Americans suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, according to leading U.S. medical organizations. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that half of women over age 21 in America have spider veins. And the National... ( Read more about Epidemic of Varicose and Spider Veins Sweeping U.S.)

Fainting is a common problem. And it can be scary. But is it serious? In most cases it's not. The reasons for fainting range from swooning to the sight of a rock star to serious heart rhythm disturbances. Now Mayo Clinic researchers have shown... ( Read more about Fainting Diagnosis)

There’s good news and bad news surrounding birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. While one new study reinforces previous findings that estrogen and progesterone hormones together increase blood clot risk, another shows birth... ( Read more about Female Hormones And Vascular Disease)

It's well known that certain drugs can interact with other drugs, and the result can be a lower or higher drug level in the blood. Supplements are no different. And now a study shows that the popular supplement ginseng has side effects that... ( Read more about Ginseng and Blood Thinner)

What are Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are enlarged or varicose veins which cause itching and pain around the anus and rectum. They are caused by straining when... ( Read more about Hemarroids)

If you're on a blood-thinner, it's likely you're in and out labs a lot. Now, a new Coumadin patient self testing system can help you save you a lot of time while allowing you to remain on track toward good health.

In a controversial move that critics say could eventually have implications for the entire United States, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) has instituted a new policy that imposes a lengthy certification process on providers of... ( Read more about Insurer Takes Step That Could Restrict Vein Surgery)

Stent Angioplasty Stent angioplasty was first performed in the mid-1980s and was approved by the FDA in the mid-1990s. It is now widely used in the treatment of coronary artery disease. This procedure... ( Read more about Stent Angioplasty)

There’s new evidence the latest generation of coronary stents--those that are coated with drugs--may in fact be associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the heart arteries they’re designed to keep open. Coronary stents have been an... ( Read more about Stent Danger)

A new study shows doctors may be overdoing it when treating patients who have just suffered a stroke. The research finds physicians are treating these individuals with blood pressure medications not only when it's not necessary, but also when... ( Read more about Stroke and Blood Pressure Medicine)

Once your heart attack is diagnosed, your treatment begins immediately -- possibly right in the ambulance or emergency department. The knowledge gained in the past years regarding acute coronary syndromes and what happens in the artery during a... ( Read more about Surviving Heart Attacks: Clot Busters)

Mitchell Forslind appeared to be a healthy two year old. But his mom Fran noticed something odd. He started to walk a little differently, and fell down a lot. Doctors confirmed Mitchell had a rare, deadly genetic disease called Krabbe's... ( Read more about Theoretical Possibilities of Cord Blood Cell Treatment)

What are Anal Fissures?

Fissures account for the most common type of painful rectal disease after hemorrhoids. These fissures are small, painful tears in the... ( Read more about Understanding Anal Fissures)

What is Artherectomy?

Artherectomy is a procedure for opening a coronary artery blocked by plaque, the buildup of cholesterol and other fatty substances in... ( Read more about Understanding Artherectomy)

What is Arteriosclerosis?

Arteriosclerosis is the build-up of deposits called plaque in inner lying of an artery. Plaque is made of fatty substances,... ( Read more about Understanding Artherolsclerosis | Symptoms, Causes, Treatments)

Balloon Angioplasty is an interventional cardiology procedure that is used to open a partially blocked coronary artery. The procedure is done on the local anesthetic. ( Read more about Understanding Balloon Angioplasty)

What is Cardiac Catheterization?

Cardiac Catheterization is a specialized heart test used to visualize the blood vessels around the heart and measure the... ( Read more about Understanding Cardiac Catheterization)

One in two Americans over the age of 50 suffers or will suffer from varicose veins--those unsightly rope-like big vessels in the legs' caused by abnormal circulation. But now, a new procedure is providing patients some relief.

One in two Americans over the age of 50 suffers or will suffer from varicose veins--those unsightly rope-like big vessels in the legs caused by abnormal circulation. But now, a new procedure is providing patients some relief.

Smoking is one of the very strong risk factors for developing vascular disease. We have seen very young people who smoke develop vascular disease. Normally as our arteries become blocked, it is a part of aging. Most of the patients with... ( Read more about What Is The Impact of Smoking on Vascular Disease?)

Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques.

Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower... ( Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)

Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors,... ( Read more about What is the Polypill?)

How the Body Ages:

The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of... ( Read more about Why and How Does the Body Age?)

“My grandmother died at 67 of heart disease and she was a diabetic, my mother died at 59 from heart disease, my sister who was two years older than me died at 51 from heart disease, my oldest sister who is five years older than me had her first... ( Read more about Women & Heart Centers)

It would make sense at first glance that workplace stress leads to heart disease--no surprise, right? But the latest research shows chronic stress at work can also leads to diabetes--and that--raises eyebrows. “Deadlines, they ask you questions... ( Read more about Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome)

By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist, Orthopedist,... ( Read more about Your First Visit)