Summer Newsletter Highlights

The Center for Vascular Medicine has published the Summer Newsletter with several key articles on current medical issues. Here are highlights from this issue, which is available for download here. Increased patient coverage with ACA: under the new regulations put forth in the Affordable Care Act, patients with chronic kidney and vascular disease are no longer denied insurance coverage due to "existing condition" status.

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Greenbelt Location Receives IAC Vascular Testing Accreditation

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States

On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Stroke, a disorder of the blood supply to the brain, is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the country, with nearly 800,000 new strokes occurring annually. According to the American Heart Association, the total direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S.
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Research, Education Important at CVM

At the Center for Vascular Medicine, we rely on the latest research to provide patients with the highest level of care for the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). But we aren't just reading the latest research - we're doing it. Center for Vascular Medicine has an active division focused on clinical research, being led by Dr. Rakesh Wahi. Dr. Wahi is one of the area's most experienced clinical research physicians.

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Think Vascular clinical update sessions

The Center for Vascular Medicine is offering an accredited clinical update session on vascular disease at several locations in Maryland during the next 3 months. This live activity has been approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians and will provide current clinical and research based information on vascular disease and treatments. Vascular disease is a widely under diagnosed health issue affecting thousands of people and affecting daily life for many.
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Dr. Satwah Speaks at OES Symposium

Dr. Vinay Satwah of the Center for Vascular Medicine was a speaker at the recent Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OES) symposium. Discussing the interventional nature of pelvic pain treatment through vascular techniques, Dr. Satwah highlighted the importance of these deep vein intervention procedures in reducing the risk of complications that carry a larger burden for both healthcare costs and patient care. Dr.
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Patient Testimonials Are The Greatest Compliment

The staff of the Center for Vascular Medicine strive to provide quality patient care in a warm and compassionate environment. They focus on the needs of each and every patient, taking the time to listen to their concerns and frustrations to ensure their treatment is appropriate and successful.
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