Hyperlipidemia is a medical term for elevated levels of fat in the blood, which can get stuck on the walls of arteries and increase the risk of hardening them. This condition’s more common name is high cholesterol. Hyperlipidemia is quite common, especially in the United Read More
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Why would my endocrinologist recommend thyroid removal surgery?
The H-shaped thyroid gland located just below your larynx is indispensable for human growth and development. The thyroid gland utilizes iodine from dietary sources to produce triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), two essential hormones which regulate your metabolism, menstrual cycle, weight, Read More
When Is Vascular Surgery Needed for Peripheral Artery Disease?
If you have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), you are in the company of about 10 million American adults. Although you have many treatment choices, including surgery, you must be aware at what stage surgery could be the best option for this common vascular condition. Let’s talk Read More
When Is Vascular Surgery Needed?
Your vascular system is an extensive network of blood vessels, consisting of arteries, veins, and capillaries. When the heart pumps blood, your arteries take the oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to all the organs and cells of your body. The veins then bring the “used” blood back to your heart for Read More
American Heart Month: Recommendations From A Cardiologist On How You Can Stay Healthy And Live Longer
It’s February, which means it is time to celebrate your heart! February is a time when the whole nation focuses on cardiovascular diseases, which are the No. 1 killer of Americans. Cardiovascular diseases (heart and blood vessel diseases) are the leading cause of death in the United States in both Read More
What Is Vascular Surgery?
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the arterial, lymphatic, and venous systems. Physicians who specialize in providing care for patients with such conditions are referred to as vascular surgeons. Get a better Read More
What to Expect During a Hernia Repair Procedure
A hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or body part squeezes or pokes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue. It can occur in different places in the body: in the groin (inguinal hernia); in the inner thigh (femoral hernia); at the umbilicus or belly button (umbilical Read More
How to Know if You Have an Upper Respiratory Infection
For purposes of medical functions such as diagnoses and treatments, the respiratory system is divided into the lower and upper respiratory tracts – with the vocal cords essentially being the dividing point. An upper respiratory infection can therefore affect the nose, sinuses, and throat, whereas a Read More
FAQs About UTIs and What You Should Know Before Going to the Doctor
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem, especially for women. If not treated properly and at the appropriate time, it can lead to serious problems and pain. What is a UTI? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. The lower urinary Read More
Common Myths About Mammograms
A mammogram is a non-invasive screening procedure that can detect signs of breast cancer early before noticeable symptoms occur (such as a lump or a nipple discharge) – which is when it may be too late for successful treatment. Mammograms are considered the gold standard in breast cancer Read More
