Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists

Happiness for your health?

YES, happiness can improve your health! Research shows that happy people tend to eat healthier diets, be more physically active, and have better sleep habits. Happiness may also have a positive effect on your immune system.

Everyone’s path to happiness is different – but prioritizing happiness affects how we approach everything. It influences our personal lives, families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

How will you choose happiness today? Let us know in the comments below!

Do you have an updated medication list?

Even for patients who see us regularly, updating your current medications, including over-the-counter medications and supplements, is an important part of your visit. You should know the name of each medication you take, its dosage and frequency, and the reason for taking it.

Before you come in for your next appointment, create a list of all the medications you're taking. Write them down or take a picture of each label with your phone!

Happy Independence Day! Stay safe, enjoy your time with friends and loved ones, and don’t forget those who made this day possible.

Each year there are more fatalities from “excessive heat events” — or heat waves — than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined.

While anyone can be adversely affected by excessive heat, older adults are particularly vulnerable. Be sure to check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and those who spend much of their time alone.

Did you know we're on Nextdoor.com?
If you've seen us recently, we'd LOVE for you to share your recommendation!

You can find our Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists page here: https://nextdoor.com/pages/complex-vein-and-vascular-specialists-dallas-tx/recommend/

Today’s your day, Dads! Thank you for your courage, strength, kindness, and wisdom. We wish you another year of wonderful family memories.
Happy Father’s Day!

Access your health care from anywhere using our patient portal!

Log into your health record by visiting https://mycw153.ecwcloud.com/portal21405/jsp/100mp/login_otp.jsp.

From the patient portal, you can:
• request a prescription refill.
• request an appointment.
• send a message to our staff.
• update your health information.

Need assistance logging into your account? Call our office at (469) 780-2300, and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Have you seen us recently? Are you happy with our services?

We LOVE hearing from our patients. And the best compliment we can get is YOUR recommendation!

Please use the links below to share your experience with us.
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Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and disrupts the flow of blood – is a leading cause of death.

CPR that combines chest compressions and breaths provides a cardiac arrest victim with additional oxygen to circulate throughout their body. A cardiac victim’s survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.

If you would like to learn CPR, go to https://heart.org/cpr and click on FIND A COURSE for available classes near you.

All cancer survivors deserve a life with less complication and more celebration.

Surviving cancer is something to celebrate, but it’s not the end of the story. Cancer changes your health and your life forever.
National Cancer Survivors Day is a call to action for further research, more resources, and increased public awareness to improve the lives of cancer survivors. Help us raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship.

Today we all celebrate the freedom we have in America. And we should never forget that freedom came at the expense of the brave heroes who lost their lives fighting to protect it.

Media | Complex Vascular

Do you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Call 9-1-1 right away if you spot these 5 symptoms of stroke in yourself or someone else:
F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred?
T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Visit https://www.complexvascular.com/media to learn more about stroke and common symptoms from Dr. Marc Salhanick.

Media | Complex Vascular Dr. Marc Salhanick provides information to patients on vascular surgery and vein and artery disease using educational videos and blog articles.

Worldwide, less than half of adults with hypertension are aware they have high blood pressure. To improve control of high blood pressure, we must first increase hypertension diagnosis.

Having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, and monitoring your own blood pressure can help you keep it under control. Look for a free blood pressure measurement machine on your next trip to the pharmacy or grocery store!

Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer.

Every minute counts when a stroke happens. Getting treatment fast can reduce stroke-related brain damage and increase the chances of survival and recovery.

Learn more about stroke treatment and recovery from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/treatments.htm

Self-monitoring your blood pressure, in combination with regular checkups, can help you lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Regularly checking your blood pressure can be done at your local pharmacy or even at home! Learn more about blood pressure monitoring and reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke with these tips from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/measure.htm

Happy Mother's Day!
We hope today you feel honored for all your years of caring for your families. And every day, we hope you feel how loved you are.

Happy Nurses’ Week!
To all nurses, whose commitment to health makes a difference in the quality of care all patients receive. Your dedication to the well-being of others improves our lives each and every day, and your compassion and kindness do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you and we thank you for all you do!

While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. And addressing mental health symptoms early is critical for your overall health.

If you’re struggling with your mental health or concerned about the mental health of a loved one, resources are available. Visit https://nami.org/help for one-on-one help and information necessary to tackle tough challenges that you, your family, or your friends are facing.

Time lost is brain lost.
Calling 9-1-1 right away can help you or a loved one get the lifesaving treatment needed and reduce serious disability from stroke.

Learn more about stroke treatment and recovery from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/treatments.htm

Don’t miss it – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm!

When is the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? Unused prescription drugs often find their way into the wrong hands – leading to dangerous and even tragic results. And improperly disposing of unused medications can contaminate the water supply.

This Prescription Drug Takeback Day, save lives and protect our environment by safely disposing of unwanted, unused, or expired drugs. You can find the nearest drop-off site here: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Can’t make it to Take Back Day? Use this link to find an authorized collector near you: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1

To our staff, whose hard work is appreciated each and every day. You deserve to be celebrated for all that you do for Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists and our patients. Thanks for being part of our team!

What does Earth Day have to do with your health? Well, just about everything!

Our planet's biodiversity is essential for keeping us healthy. We rely on a balanced ecosystem for clean water and growing food. We also rely on vital plants for the production of some modern medicines.

How can you make a difference this Earth Day? Check out EarthDay.org for 52 ways you can make a difference in the health of our planet all year long: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/

Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists

You have the power to improve your vascular health by changing lifestyle habits, exercising, and reducing your risk factors.

Common symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) include foot wounds and skin discoloration on the legs or feet. This self-check plan from the American Heart Association can be used to track your symptoms:https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/Peripheral-Artery-Disease/PAD-Take-Your-Socks-Off.pdf

If you or a loved one have symptoms consistent with PAD, please call us. Dr. Marc Salhanick can diagnose your vascular condition and recommend treatment options best suited for your individual needs.

Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists The team at Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists is committed to the highest quality patient care for patients suffering from vascular disease. We provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment using the latest innovations in vascular medicine.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Easter Sunday!

We want to take a moment and thank Dr. Marc Salhanick for the expertise, innovation, and care he provides to our team, patients, and community.

Happy Doctors’ Day, Dr. Salhanick! Your dedication to the health and wellness of others is appreciated today and every day.

Dr. Marc Salhanick had the pleasure of meeting with the Adaptive Training Foundation team in Carrollton, TX and he enjoyed learning about the no-cost training services they provide.

Having firsthand experience treating patients who suffer from debilitating conditions due to vascular disease, Dr. Salhanick understands the need for the physical and mental coaching ATF provides their adaptive athletes and the benefit of having a supportive community that encourages and promotes accountability.

Thank you, ATF, for all you do to help our veterans, first responders, and other adaptive athletes lead active lives.

For more information about Adaptive Training Foundation, visit www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org.

For information on Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists' treatments and to schedule an appointment, call (469) 780-2300 or visit www.complexvascular.com.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans has diabetes and doesn’t even know it.

If you have a family history of diabetes, you have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. And the sooner you know you’re at risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or manage diabetes.

This Diabetes Alert Day, take the American Diabetes Association‘s Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/risk-factors-type-2-diabetes/diabetes-risk-test

It takes just one minute to determine if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Need a happiness boost?
Try these research-based keys for a happier and more fulfilling life:
• Learn something new
• Take care of your body
• Do something kind for someone else
• Connect with family, friends, and your community

Check out the Action for Happiness monthly calendars for ways to be happier and kinder, together, all year long!

Today and every day, we celebrate women’s strength, courage, and achievements.

International Women’s Day is a global event highlighting the social, economic, and political achievements of women. Please join us in supporting this call to action for accelerating women’s equality!

We are lucky to have an amazing group of people working together to deliver the best possible patient care!

It's Employee Appreciation Day - the perfect chance to remind our Complex Vein and Vascular Specialists team members just how much we value their hard work and dedication.

To everyone in our Complex Vascular family, thank you for all you do to support our practice, our patients, and each other each and every day. We couldn’t do what we do without you. We appreciate you so much!