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February 23, 2023 February is Black History Month, and a time to reflect on the ways vascular care and research have been and often continue to be inequitable. This month, our newsletter will focus on stories and perspectives from Black patients, providers, and advocates who make a difference in vascular health. Black History Month allows our nation to celebrate Black Excellence in all its forms - including in medicine and healthcare. New Face at Vascular Cures: Meet Chiamaka

February 23, 2023 It was like any ordinary morning in Lagos, Nigeria, when I sat in the back seat of my mother’s crowded car as we headed to my primary school early in the morning. I was lucky, or maybe just bossy enough, to sit by the rolled-down window and absorb the smells, sounds, and view of the busy city, albeit somewhat interrupted by my brother’s heavy, sleepy head. Amid the frustrated drivers honking the cars that illuminated the atmosphere and the multitudes chatter

February 21, 2023 Why do people need vascular surgery? According to Dr. Tillman, the two most common reasons for vascular surgery are: Blockages: when there’s no blood flowing due to conditions such as a clot or buildup of plaque (deposits of fat, calcium and other waste products) in the arteries Aneurysms : when a blood vessel gets too large How does a person typically get referred to a vascular surgeon? “Most patients are referred to vascular surgeons by other doctors who i