Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Summer 2013 - (Page 6)

Back in BAlAnce The Maryland Vascular Center’s expert care gets Pikesville man walking with confidence again A llen Steiner is a family man. With seven grandchildren ranging in age from 3 to 14, he and his wife, Eva, keep their sights focused on their family and put God first. A practicing Orthodox Jew, Steiner has lived in Pikesville for the past 21 years. He takes great pride in his job as an accountant for the Maryland state government, and sees no need to retire any time soon, despite his 68 years of age. Steiner has more than one health challenge to contend with—including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease—but he is also his own patient advocate, and diligently keeps up with his doctors’ appointments. In early 2012, Steiner developed a progressive, constant pain in his left 6 Maryland’s HealtH Matters heel. “It was very hard. I would walk with a cane because I felt so uneasy,” Steiner says. “I don’t drive, so it is important that I can walk to live out my daily routine.” The Diagnosis He went to his podiatrist and a vascular surgeon, who diagnosed him with a vascular disease known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the legs and feet. Vascular disease includes any condition that affects Michael P. Lilly, MD (left), visits with patient allen steiner, who’s feeling great after treatment for peripheral arterial disease. View videos from our vascular experts as well as patients at

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Summer 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Summer 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Back in Balance
'We Give Parents Hope'
At a Glance

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Summer 2013