Do All Wounds Heal the Same?
For most people, with a little patience and maybe a topical ointment, healing from a wound is a natural process. For others, wound healing is a challenge. In these cases, the help of a specialist experienced in treating wounds may be necessary. Seeing a medical professional who is a certified wound specialist ensures that you […]
Prevent High Blood Pressure with Little Changes
Little changes can make a BIG difference. High blood pressure is a constant abnormal elevation of the pressure within the arteries which deliver blood to the entire body. Those suffering from high blood pressure need to be treated as it can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, and blindness. To help prevent high […]
Varicose Veins: Not Just a Women’s Problem
For Ladies Only…not. If you’re like most guys, you figure that varicose veins are a woman’s problem. Certainly nothing you have to worry about. Right? Think again.As many as 56 percent of men suffer from varicose veins, according to British research. Risk factors include family history of varicose veins, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and prolonged […]
Men’s Health Matters
June is Men’s Health Month. This month is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have to do it alone! Whether it’s your partner, dad, brother, son, uncle, or friend, you can help support the health and safety of the men in your life. Here are a few facts: […]
F.A.S.T – It’s Not Just a Speed
Your vascular health can play a big role in the potential of someone suffering from the effects of a stroke. A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain. Most are caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the brain. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, it is time to remember the […]
Is a Second Stroke In Your Future?
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Even after surviving a stroke, it is possible to have another. Twenty three percent of stroke sufferers will experience a second. The American Heart Association offers some tips that may have a big impact in reducing the risk. Up to 80 percent of second […]
Is Exercise Worth the Effort?
Physical Activity and Vascular Health It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is beneficial for vascular health. People who enjoy regular physical activity have lower death rates than people who have no risk factors but who aren’t physically active. The lack of regular physical activity results in 250,000 deaths annually, according to the American […]
How Important Is Your Mental Health?
Depression and Vascular Disease Quarantine has caused many cases of mental health issues among our friends and family. Isolation can lead to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. For some, mental health issues can lead to more health issues. People with depression or anxiety are more prone to develop heart and vascular disease, according to a recent study […]
Expanding Services in Cleveland
VIC Cleveland Vascular Institute will soon open a new 7,700-square-foot clinic designed to introduce outpatient surgical vascular care in Cleveland and the Ocoee Region. It will also enhance clinical and ultrasound capabilities for patients. The Cleveland operations expansion, located in the Bradley Heritage Medical Park at 4312 Holiday Inn Express Parkway NW, will more than […]
The Importance of Moving After Surgery
Why is it important to move after surgery? Won’t it be painful? If you have ever had surgery and had to stay in the hospital afterward, you’ve probably noted that the surgeon and staff frequently encourage patients to get up out of bed and walk as soon as they are able. Yes, it may be […]
