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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

January 2, 2023 In September, Kim Campbell represented Vascular Cures at the African American Male Wellness Walk in Atlanta. Kim has made it her goal to share information about peripheral artery disease: this is her way of honoring her mother, Gertrude. Born in Greenville Mississippi, Kim’s father died when she was 9; she grew up close to her mother, and the two shared a lifelong bond often unique in single mother families. Gertrude, who made history as the first African Amer

September 1, 2022 By: David Sayas On September 22nd, the SAVE (San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular)  Clinic will be hosting resource fairs and free screenings throughout various districts of the San Antonio area. Learn more about the importance of vascular health and meet with medical professionals for a free vascular disease screening. The Save Clinic was established by Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, Board Certified Vascular Surgeon, to serve the need for compassionate, personalized, ad