Vascular Cures News

September 27, 2021 By: Vascular Cures Team Vascular Surgeon Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, founder of the SAVE Clinic, and her dedicated staff work hard to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient-centered vascular healthcare to underserved areas of San Antonio where diabetes-related amputations occur in rates up to 3 times higher than the statewide rate. This summer the SAVE staff opened the only ambulatory surgery center in South San Antonio to bring even more services to an area of

May 21, 2021 Vascular disease is a complex issue. Most patients recognize how vascular disease affects our physical health. It’s also important to note that vascular disease can affect mental health. Yet, there is little discussion on mental health as an aspect of vascular disease. This means that it is up to patients to make mental health a part of our lives and disease journey.  One of the most common vascular issues is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). If you’re struggling

May 14, 2021 Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “Passion, drive, and a desire to make a difference in patients’ lives is what drives me to discover new ways to help save life & limb,”  explains Registered Vascular Technologist Jill Sommerset. As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way to My Heart, Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas interviews Registered Vascular Technologist, Jill Sommerset. Fifty-Seven

April 30, 2021 This Vascular Healthy Chicken Adobo Recipe tastes delicious, and can even help prevent or manage vascular disease! Chicken adobo or adobong manok   (ah-doh-bong mah-nok)  is a traditional recipe from the Philippines. This recipe varies depending on region and family preference but is usually made with bone-in chicken thighs and legs, braised in vinegar & seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper. The recipe below cuts back on sodium and saturated fat to

April 6, 2021 Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “It’s a real game-changer when different specialists can literally be with the patient at the same time,”  explains USC Keck School of Medicine Professor of Surgery and American Limb Preservation Society President Dr. David Armstrong.  As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way to My Heart, Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas interviews USC Keck School of

March 29, 2021 By: Vascular Cures Team: Rolled Oats are a worldwide favorite healthy oatmeal recipe because they take as little as 5 minutes to make and are good for you!   The following recipe is for a single serving.  Note: The ratio for oatmeal is 1:2. For example, if you want to eat ½ cup of oatmeal, then you will need 1 cup of water. Need:  ½ cup of rolled oats (Plain, unflavored Quaker Oats works!)  1 cup of water  Pinch of salt  A handful of favorite berries (I like bl

March 5, 2021 Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “Unlike open fem-pop bypass surgery, which usually requires a 3-5 day stay in the hospital, along with a recovery and rehabilitation period, percutaneous fem-pop bypass is performed on an outpatient basis, patients usually return home the same day, and are able to resume their day-to-day activities within a few days,”  explains PQ Bypass President Heather Simonsen As part of our ongoing Vascular Inn

February 17, 2021 Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “It (the drug being studied) addresses the root cause of the problem attributed to PAD, which poor circulation in lower extremities,” explains Dr. Arshed Quyyimi.  “By creating new collateral arteries, this drug can improve blood flow through the lower extremities without surgical intervention.” As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way to My Heart, Emmy Award

February 5, 2021 Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “If a vascular doctor is able to open up the Pedal Loop when it is blocked, it has the potential to heal a wound and prevent a major amputation in some instances,” explains Interventional Vascular Specialist Dr. Srini Tummala. As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way to My Heart, Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas interviews Dr. Srini Tummala. When M

Januar 22, 2021 Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “LimFlow recently presented compelling 12-month data from its PROMISE I US feasibility study at the VIVA conference, which demonstrated amputation free survival of 70%, limb salvage of 77%, and survival of 91% at 12 months,” explains LimFlow CEO Dan Rose. As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way to My Heart, Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas intervie

January 7, 2021 A Note from Vascular Cures: While much of the world and our lives have been on hold this year, it is heartening to know that new technologies with the potential to dramatically improve, or even save, the lives of vascular patients have continued to advance. Vascular Cures and The Way to My Heart are particularly excited about certain mission-aligned improvements on the horizon, which is to say those that focus on prevention, patient empowerment, and have a mea

October 23, 2020 Interview by Kym McNicholas, The Way To My Heart As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way To My Heart, journalist Kym McNicholas interviewed DermaFlow CEO and Board Member, Irene Jaffe, Ph.D. DermaFlow develops a non-invasive proprietary technology to monitor and stimulate the peripheral blood flow. Dermiflow’s Perivasc and DermVasc are currently limited to investigative use. U.S. Congressional Representative Donald Payne

January 28, 2020 Our friends at NHS.com recently published an article describing how training for a marathon may reverse the aging of blood vessels. Check out the full article here: https://www.nhs.uk/news/lifestyle-and-exercise/could-running-marathon-make-your-blood-vessels-younger/ Reversing the aging process may not be as complicated as we previously had thought. There is no magic trick necessary. No fountain of youth or ridiculously expensive medical treatments. Somethi

January 15, 2020 By: Vascular Cures Team The most enduring contribution to medical innovation is the development of promising young surgeon scientists who bring the real-world problems of patients to their research. Yet sharp declines in research funding and the economics of today’s healthcare are making it increasingly difficult to pursue this career path. Vascular Cures’ Wylie Scholar award provides support to pursue innovative patient-centered research projects to successf

January 13, 2018 In a recent interview with Vogue Magazine , Serena Williams talked about her experience with a pulmonary embolism shortly after the birth of her daughter. Williams has had a history of blood clots and was off her daily regiment of anticoagulants due to her recent emergency C-section. She started feeling short of breath and immediately knew something was wrong. Unfortunately, at first the medical staff did not believe her, but eventually a CT scan proved her r

September 21, 2016 By: Vascular Cures Team Betty Heck was a vibrant, healthy 80-year-old woman. Sadly, her life ended too early when a simple foot sore led to amputation and death. “My mom had a zest for life like no one I’ve ever met,” says Heck’s daughter Tammy Leitsinger. “Except for diabetes, which she managed closely, and rheumatoid arthritis, she was in good health.” Betty was one of the thousands of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) sufferers who only exhibit symptoms wh

Oct 12, 2024 By: Vascular Cures Team The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) ceased operations in January 2014. In October 2014, Vascular Cures acquired most of VDF’s digital assets and educational resources. VDF was founded in 1998 with the mission to provide public education and improve awareness about vascular diseases. Vascular Cures is now the only organization in the country dedicated exclusively to finding cures for vascular disease and to provide resources, information,

Interview by Kym McNicholas, The Way To My Heart As part of our ongoing Vascular Innovation Series in conjunction with The Way To My Heart, journalist Kym McNicholas interviewed DermaFlow CEO and Board Member, Irene Jaffe, Ph.D. DermaFlow develops a non-invasive proprietary technology to monitor and stimulate the peripheral blood flow. Dermiflow’s Perivasc and DermVasc are currently limited to investigative use. U.S. Congressional Representative Donald Payne is emphasizing th