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,...
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a blood-filled balloon like bulge that grows slowly overtime in a part of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. The aorta is the largest artery in your body which is responsible for...
Surgeons know that the vast majority of cases of colon cancer occur in individuals over the age of 50. In fact, statistics suggest that over 90 percent of colon cancer cases occur in those over 50, and about 60 percent of colon cancer cases occur in those over 70....
Thyroid issues are not uncommon, and many people need surgery on the thyroid. Whether you need to have surgery because of cancer or you have issues with your metabolism, you likely have questions. This guide will answer some questions people have when they learn they...
Many Americans will face a surgical procedure this year. An increasing number of these surgeries will be ambulatory in nature, allowing the patient to convalesce in their home instead of being hospitalized. In fact, according to the most recent statistics published by...
Palliative care isn’t just about making you comfortable if you have a life-threatening and incurable disease. Although not a cure, when you are in an advanced stage of cancer, palliative surgery can offer relief by helping to manage your symptoms, which can then...
