Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis had a positive effect increasing awareness of vascular conditions for other celebrities, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) shared in a recent article.
It wasn’t the first time vascular conditions were highlighted in the news due to a celebrity’s vascular health. After actor Alan Thicke passed away in 2016 due to complications from a tear in his aorta, many news outlets cited the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness on aortic health and diseases. Phylicia Rashad, who’s known for her iconic role as Claire Huxtable in the Cosby Show, ran a campaign to increase awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition many of her family members suffered from.
A high-profile celebrity getting diagnosed with a vascular condition can help increase public knowledge of diseases that can be preventable and treatable. The media coverage on CVI helped bring information to almost two billion people around the world. When people gain a better understanding of a vascular disease’s symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options, they can become better advocates for their health. USA Vein Clinics initiated lunch and learn sessions about vein health across the country to help people understand more about vein disease and the advancements in minimally invasive vein treatment.
For more information, read the full article from SVS here.