Zenith Vascular & Fibroid Center

03/26/2026

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and is packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats that help support healthy blood vessels and reduce inflammation.

Try simple swaps like:
💡 Use instead of processed seedoils or animal fats
🥗 Drizzle over salads or vegetables instead of dressings
🍞 Pair with occasional whole-grain bread
😋 Add it to cooked dishes for flavor and healthy fats

One of the easiest dietary shifts? Cooking with extra virgin olive oil. Sometimes better vascular health starts with what’s in your pantry!

03/25/2026

03/24/2026

Zenith Vascular was thrilled to host WE Embrace CLTI 2026 last week!

The WE Embrace Pathfinder event for women in endovascular featured live case insights and real-time clinical decision-making led by Dr. Majors, as well as fantastic networking and great presentations from the event co-sponsors and speakers. Special thank you to Dr. Sonya Noor and Speakers Courtney Johnson & Kym McNicholas for your expertise and joining us for the event.

We're proud to provide medical education opportunities while leading with excellence and empathy.

03/24/2026

🩵 We love what we do here! Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience at Zenith Vascular!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

03/20/2026

What’s a PFE (Plantar Fascia Embolization) procedure day like?

03/19/2026

What should you eat for your vascular health? Well, it’s not about eating ‘less food.' It’s more about shifting what type of food fuels your body:

⚠️ Reduce processed carbs and added sugars.
✅ Focus more on protein, healthy fats, and vegetables.

Processed carbs + added sugars = excess fat that can build up in your arteries over time, causing a number of serious health problems. By focusing on healthier foods, your body gets more of what it needs, and less of what it doesn’t.

Need somewhere to start? The Mediterranean Diet is an excellent model for healthy eating. Your arteries will thank you!

03/18/2026

Plaque buildup in your arteries is never good news. But here’s the empowering part: when you reduce excess sugar and processed carbs, your liver produces fewer fat particles. This means fewer fat particles in your blood and less plaque buildup.

✅ Decrease in triglycerides (fat)
✅ Increase in HDL (“good cholesterol”)
✅ Less plaque progression
✅ Body starts to heal

Small changes matter. Many people see improvements in blood work within just a few weeks of changing their diet. Make a healthy choice for your body today–your arteries will thank you. 🩵

03/17/2026

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03/16/2026

When plaque builds up in your arteries, it reduces blood flow. And it’s not just limited to heart problems. Depending on where the blockage happens, it causes different vascular diseases:

❤️ In the heart → Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
🦵 In the legs → Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
🧠 In the carotids → Carotid Artery Disease

Symptoms might include:
→ Chest pressure or shortness of breath
→ Leg pain when walking, non-healing wounds
→ Mini-strokes or stroke, memory problems

It’s important to remember that vascular disease affects the entire body–not just one part. Good choices with your diet, staying active and taking care of your vascular health have a positive ripple effect on the whole body!

03/13/2026

What’s the most rewarding part of your job as a vascular surgeon? 👩‍⚕️

03/12/2026

When you eat more carbs than your body can use for energy, your liver converts the extra sugar into fat that can build up in your blood vessels as plaque.

⚠️ Plaque buildup doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a process.
Excess carbs = Liver makes fat → Fat particles circulate → Plaque forms

Over time, this can reduce blood flow to your legs, heart, or brain… which can lead to extremely serious complications.

💡 The good news? This process can be slowed and in some cases improved with dietary changes!

03/11/2026

Did you know the fat that can clog your arteries doesn’t necessarily come from the fat you eat? It actually comes from your liver turning extra carbs and sugar into fat!

Here’s how it happens:
➡️ Eat more carbs + sugar than our body can use
➡️ Liver converts it into fat (de novo lipogenesis)
➡️ Fat circulates in the bloodstream
➡️ Over time, fat attaches to artery walls, forming plaque

This month we’re breaking down how diet and excess sugar affects your vascular system, plus some ways you can protect your vascular health!