Nebraska Medicine has rapidly adopted several minimally invasive transcatheter procedures, becoming the first and only center in Nebraska to offer them. Section chief of interventional cardiology Marvin Eng, MD, explains.
Important veins, arteries and nerves travel through a small space between your first rib and collarbone. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) happens when the nerves or blood vessels in this space become compressed.
You’ve probably heard that a glass of red wine can be good for your heart. However, alcohol consumption of any kind is also associated with an increased risk of cancer.
The AMDS hybrid prosthesis is a small mesh tube placed in the aortic arch during surgery to restore normal blood flow without the need for a full arch replacement.
When Norman Lux needed a new heart valve, Marvin Eng, MD, performed the first BATMAN procedure in the state. Read more about Lux's story and what BATMAN is.
At 24, Kelsie Lathrop was told she had irreversible pulmonary hypertension caused by a “minor” hole in her heart. Together, Drs. Tsai and Wichman uncovered the truth: Kelsie had a large, unrepaired atrial septal defect (ASD).
Blood clots can be dangerous under certain circumstances. Vascular surgeon Mrinalini Patil, MD, explains the most common vein blockages, their symptoms, risks and when to take action.
Question: Is it safe for older adults to wear compression socks if there’s no medical reason to do so? Could wearing compression socks be harmful? Answer from Nebraska Medicine vascular specialists Jillian Negri, APRN-NP and Jonathan Thompson, MD.
When you can’t seem to fall asleep or stay asleep, it’s tempting to reach for melatonin supplements. Wondering if melatonin supplements put you at risk for health problems is a fair question, especially if you have heart failure.
If you’ve heard about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® or Mounjaro®, you probably know them as weight-loss drugs. But these medications are showing exciting promise for heart health, too.
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