Heart & Vascular | University Hospitals

Is Your Leg Pain Really Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

Learn more about PAD and other potentially life-threatening vascular conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) – as well as the latest treatment options available.

9/30/2020 By Mehdi Shishehbor DO MPH PhD, Benjamin Colvard MD, Natalie Evans MD, and Jun Li MD

The Dangerous Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Many patients with diabetes also have one or more conditions that contribute to an amplified risk for developing heart disease. Find out if you're at risk.

9/18/2020 By Sadeer Al-Kindi MD, Ian Neeland MD, and Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD

What Everyone Should Know about Peripheral Artery Disease PAD

Learn more about Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its conditions, from managing risk factors to the latest diagnosis and treatment options.

6/18/2020 By Heather Gornik, MD, Norman Kumins MD, Chris Longenecker MD, Mehdi Shishehbor DO MPH PhD, and Khendi White Solaru MD

COVID-19 and Congenital Heart Disease

Learn the latest updates on COVID-19 and the intersection with congenital heart disease from both a child and adult perspective.

6/9/2020 By Pradeepkumar Charla MD MS, James Strainic MD, John Lozier MD, and Kathleen Clegg MD

Treatment of Venous Disease Including Care During COVID-19

Venous disease refers to disorders of the veins and can include deep vein thrombosis (DVT, or “blood clots”), varicose or spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency and leg ulcers.

6/3/2020 By Michael Brown DO, Teresa Carman MD, Natalie Evans MD, Heather Gornik, MD, and Karem Harth MD

Safe Cardiovascular Testing During COVID-19

Learn more about national published guidelines for safe cardiovascular testing during COVID-19.

5/29/2020 By Robert Gilkeson MD, Brian Hoit MD, Raju Modi MD, Imran Rashid MD, and Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD

Atrial Fibrillation - Update on Treatment Options

Learn more about atrial fibrillation, how to reduce your risk of stroke, the importance of lifestyle modifications and the latest treatment options for afib patients.

5/7/2020 By Mauricio Arruda MD, Judith Mackall MD, Robert Mosteller MD, and Antonio Sotolongo MD

Managing Heart Failure During COVID-19

Learn more about heart failure care management at home, warning signs that should not be ignored, and how to get help for any health concerns.

5/5/2020 By Eiran Gorodeski MD MPH, Chantal ElAmm MD, Monique Robinson MD PhD, and Michael Zacharias DO