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Vertigo is a symptom (rather than a disease) which involves feelings of dizziness, as though your surroundings are spinning or moving. It can vary in intensity and duration, in some cases being very brief while in more severe instances it can be debilitating and last days.While vertigo will usually clear up by itself, it’s important to […]

Posted on May 4 2022

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a weakened, bulging spot in your abdominal aorta, which supplies blood to the lower part of your body. Annually, 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with AAA. AAA’s don’t always cause problems, but can sometimes cause pain in the abdomen, back, and/or legs due to pressure from disrupted blood flow. Risk factors for aneurysms include: […]

Posted on April 28 2022

Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death for people who suffer from type 2 diabetes?Blood vessels and nerves that are connected to your heart can be damaged by high blood sugar caused by diabetes. This can eventually lead to CVD. Patients with diabetes are also more likely to […]

Posted on April 19 2022

Navigating your health insurance can be confusing. We are here to help you understand your out-of-pocket expenses so that you can better manage your health-care costs. Out-of-pocket expenses include:Copay: A copay is a fixed amount that you pay for medical services at the time of the service. The cost of the copay may vary depending on […]

Posted on April 13 2022

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle which reduces our heart’s ability to pump. Severe myocarditis can lead to serious health problems like arrhythmias, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Contracting a virus, such as COVID, is a risk factor for developing myocarditis. Watch this video of Dr. Jossef Amirian, our Director of Vascular Disease, discussing this disease and its […]

Posted on March 22 2022

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that exists in your blood. Doctors separate cholesterol into “good” and “bad” types. When people say they have high cholesterol, they usually mean they have excessive amounts of low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) in their blood. This is the “bad” kind.Watch this video of Dr. Ami Beniaminovitz discussing the causes, risk factors, and more information […]

Posted on March 18 2022