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About 700,000 people
in America suffer from
strokes each year, says
Nurse Practitioner Eleanora
Iadgarova, of The
Vascular Institute of New
York. “If people spent
some time on prevention,
that number would decrease
dramatically.”
It is imperative to take
simple measures now to
avoid complicated treatment
in the future.
The Nurse Practitioner
needs just three hours
of your time, once a year,
for screening.
“We are all busy,” she
says, “But putting aside
three hours to ensure
good health is something
we can do.”
Within that timeframe,
she will provide
an examination, sonogram,
lab test, diagnosis,
and treatment plan, all on
the same day, right on the
premises. You’ll walk out
the door with the information
you need to stay
healthy. Prevention can
be that easy.
Anyone age 60 and
older should come in annually
to have the carotid
arteries in the neck
checked, as weakened
ateries can lead to arteriosclerosis,
which means
plaques blocking carotid
arteries — and the first
symptoms can be a stroke.
If members of your family
have suffered from
strokes, or if there is a
history of diabetes or high
blood pressure, this puts
you at a higher risk.
“Know your family
history,” says Iadgarova.
“Genetics is the most important
factor.”
Aneurysms are not restricted
to the head. They
can also incur in the abdomen.
In fact, the aorta
is the largest artery in the
body that carries blood
from the heart to the rest
of the body. If there is an
aneurysm in this area, it
can rupture, leading to internal
bleeding.
“It’s a silent killer,”
says Iadgarova. “You often
don’t know you have
it.”
But a sonogram once a
year can provide insight,
and quite possibly save
a life. People 65 or older
should be screened each
year.
Wound care is another
area in which Iadgarova
is trained. She doesn’t just
treat the surface; she finds
the cause of the problem.
For example, if there is a
leg wound, it may be because
of poor circulation,
or it can be caused by diabetes.
Once the cause is
established, the best treatment
plan can be determined,
she says.
Vascular care also
means looking at varicose
veins — often distinguished
by their blue
color, or the twisted, bulging
appearance on legs.
This condition is more
common among women,
and can be quite painful,
bringing on a burning
sensation or a feeling
of heaviness. They can
also cause night cramps.
A family history also
makes one susceptible, as
can obesity, smoking, and
standing for long periods
of time. The Vascular Institute
of New York — a
state-of-the-art facility —
uses the most advanced
treatments available.
Iadgarova has been
working with esteemed
Dr. Enrico Ascher of The
Vascular Institute for 20
years, and has been a registered
nurse since 2000.
She recently became a
nurse practitioner, which
means she can diagnose
and treat patients independently.
Patients welcome
her in this new role,
as Iadgarova is known for
her warm bedside manner.
Fluent in English
and Russian, she is able to
communicate with many
people.
Make an appointment
to see her.
Vascular Institute of
New York 960 50th St. between
Ninth and 10th avenues
in Borough Park,
(718) 438–3800, www.vascularnyc.
com. Nurse Practitioner
Iadgarova is available
Sundays through Fridays, 9
am– 6 pm, by appointment.
The Vascular Institute is
open Mondays through Fridays,
8 am–6 pm; Saturdays
and Sundays, 8 am–1 pm.
Most major insurance plans
are accepted.
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