ProPublica

How ProPublica and CareSet Investigated the Overuse of Vascular Procedures

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. More than 6.5 million Americans have peripheral artery ...
ProPublica

This Researcher Warned of Unnecessary, Risky Vascular Procedures. She Was Called a “Nazi” and Accused of “Fratricide.”

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Vascular surgeon Dr. Caitlin Hicks recalls the first time, ...
Becker's ASC

Michigan surgeon first in U.S to perform new vascular surgery

Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Region vascular surgeon Nicolas Mouawad, MD has become the first in the U.S. to use the SEISMIQ intravascular lithotripsy system to treat peripheral artery disease, ...
Becker's Hospital Review

A vascular procedure some physicians may be abusing

Some physicians may be overusing an invasive vascular procedure for patients with mild disease — making millions in the process, a ProPublica investigation into CMS data found. ProPublica worked with ...
Columbus Dispatch

New procedures & innovative research give heart & vascular patients more options

With a focus on innovation, Mount Carmel’s heart and vascular teams have debuted several new, highly advanced surgical procedures for heart and vascular patients over the past year. One example of ...

NG Vascular announces non-surgical option for chronic hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoidal artery embolization provides effective relief without the long, painful recovery associated with hemorrhoidectomy or banding HAE carries a lower risk of bleeding, infections and other ...
wbng

First-in-the-region vascular surgery performed at Robert Packer Hospital

SAYRE, PA (WBNG) -- Robert Packer Hospital announced a recent breakthrough in vascular care in the Twin Tiers. In June, Dr. Amber Hussain performed a first-in-the-region Thoracoabdominal Multiple ...
Morning Call PA

St. Luke’s, LVHN offering groundbreaking treatments for cardiovascular disease. Here’s what you need to know

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. This has been the case for decades and as of 2024, nearly half of Americans have a cardiovascular condition, ...
WJRT ABC12

McLaren Bay Region surgeon is first to perform new vascular surgery

Vascular surgeon Nicolas Mouawad of McLaren Bay Region is the first in the country to use the SEISMIQ Intravascular ...
The Clanton Advertiser

Parden the Interruption — Veteran vascular surgeon Parden enters UAB Chilton lineup

Veteran vascular surgeon Dr. Justin Parden brings complex, stroke- and limb-saving procedures to UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton, ...

Relief From Knee Pain--Without Surgery--Now Available in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire

GAE targets the underlying source of arthritis-related pain by reducing abnormal blood flow and inflammation in the knee. The procedure is performed through a tiny catheter and does not involve ...