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 ...
MM&M

Thousands of patients may be undergoing vascular procedures too soon or unnecessarily

Millions of Americans suffer from clogged arteries. But doctors have dangerous incentives to perform excessive and risky procedures. Four years ago, researchers warned the Centers for Medicare and ...
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 ...
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, ...
ABC12

McLaren Bay Region surgeon is first to perform new vascular surgery

BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - McLaren Bay Region vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas Mouawad was the first in the U.S. to use a new procedure to treat peripheral artery disease. The SEISMIQ Intravascular ...

Vascular & Interventional Specialists of America Now Open in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — Vascular & Interventional Specialists of America (VISA), specializing in minimally invasive treatments for health conditions ...
ProPublica

In the “Wild West” of Outpatient Vascular Care, Doctors Can Reap Huge Payments as Patients Risk Life and Limb

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. In the suburbs of Maryland, Dr. Jeffery Dormu’s presence is ...

Stanley’s vascular surgeons perform two complex aortic repairs in a month

Stanley’s vascular surgeons successfully perform two complex aortic repairs in a month, showcasing advanced care in Tamil ...
Duke Pratt School of Engineering

Complexity Key to Preventing Infection After Heart Surgery

Research indicates that uniform materials could be the culprit of deadly infections that can occur when using synthetic materials for cardiovascular grafts.

Vascular Surgery Now Available In Northland

Northlanders will now be able to access key vascular surgery procedures at Whangārei Hospital, marking an important step in improving access to essential specialist care in the region.