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Can We Stop Amputations? | What Everyone Needs to Know About DVT, Varicose Veins, Diabetic foot etc.

Episode Summary

What if your blood vessels were silently failing and no one noticed? In this special Independence Day episode of Rebooting the Brain, Dr. Sharan Srinivasan speaks with Dr. Vivekanand about the hidden epidemic of vascular disease—deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, varicose veins, and diabetic foot.

With only 600 vascular surgeons for 1.4 billion people, India faces a silent crisis. Dr. Vivekanand breaks down what vascular surgery truly is, why so many cases are missed, and how early diagnosis can prevent amputations and save lives. The conversation explores the vision behind JIVAS, the importance of multidisciplinary care, and this year’s urgent call for an “Amputation-Free India.”

This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in preventive health, patient awareness, and the future of vascular care in India.

Special Guest

Dr. Vivekanand is one of India’s foremost vascular and endovascular surgeons and currently serves as the President of the Vascular Society of India. He heads JIVAS (Jain Institute of Vascular Sciences) at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru—one of the country’s leading centres for vascular care and training. A visionary educator and institution builder, Dr. Vivekanand has pioneered simulation-based training for young surgeons, building a generation of specialists equipped to tackle India’s growing vascular health crisis.