Who doesn’t love sweets, especially during the holidays when our homes are filled with cookies and cake? We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but these morsels of goodness can be detrimental if too many are eaten daily.

Many people think that referrals to a vascular surgeon are only needed when the patient’s condition has escalated to surgical interventions or minimally invasive procedures, but the truth is that patients can benefit from earlier interventions.

Water is essential for life but staying adequately hydrated is as important as exercise and a healthy diet. Our bodies work to help us with this. If you are feeling thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

The holidays are approaching—and that means food, food, and more food! But what if you have PAD or another type of vascular disease? We asked Newport Beach vascular surgeon Dr. David Nabi how we can take care of our health needs and still enjoy the holiday fun.

Besides a patient’s history of signs and symptoms, there are several tests to determine the severity of a patient’s Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). ABI, the Ankle Brachial Index, is a test where a health professional will take your blood