New minimally invasive procedure prevents strokes Surgical Associates, S.C. is the first in the region to treat carotid artery disease and prevent future strokes using a new procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR (tee-kahr) is a clinically proven, minimally invasive and safe approach for high surgical risk patients who need carotid artery treatment. […]
Your body’s vascular system, also called the circulatory system, can be thought of as a road map, with your heart as the city center. It’s made up of a network of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) that transports blood to and from the heart, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs, muscles and other tissues […]
Early detection of life threatening heart disorders, stroke and other diseases is possible through the use of vascular testing procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease—disorders of the heart […]
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. The disease is the least recognized artery condition because many mistake its symptoms for arthritis or simply old age. However, early detection and treatment of PAD can significantly reduce pain and the risk of heart attack and stroke. What is PAD? PAD is a condition that develops […]