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Vascular surgeon Dr. Palma Shaw

Dr. Palma Shaw
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Dr. Palma Shaw

Dr. Palma Shaw speaks with Shelley Irwin

Many are at risk for vascular distress this holiday travel season.  The Society for Vascular Surgery Ambassador and Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Dr. Palma Shaw, joins us to share tips to reduce blood clot risk during long waits or long-distance trips. She also shares the signs of vascular distress that can inform travelers when to seek professional help.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.