Overview – PAD Awareness The first step for increased PAD awareness is understanding the disease. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory disease in which fatty plaque builds up in the arteries causing the reduction of blood flow to your head,...
Robotic surgery is the newest form of minimally invasive surgery. With more surgical robots being produced, their benefits are becoming more available to patients. One particular innovation is the da Vinci® Surgical System. The system allows doctors to perform...
The intestines can experience a multitude of complications, including severe hernias and bowel obstructions. These co-occurring disorders cause a lot of pain and can be deadly if left to worsen. Thankfully, multiple treatment options can help an individual overcome...
Every year, 300–500 people experience an amputation in the United States and currently, about 2.1 million live with limb loss. Globally, an amputation takes place about once every 30 seconds. The prevalence of amputation has encouraged investment in the prosthetic...
Trans-Carotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is an advanced medical procedure performed to treat carotid artery disease. TCAR is a good treatment choice for some patients with carotid artery disease. Here’s some information for patients who have questions about...
Bariatric surgery requires a lot of effort and dedication leading up to and after the procedure. Keeping the surgery viable is a lifelong goal. Learn about some preliminary ways you can prepare for both the surgery and the lifestyle changes that come with it. Learn...
