# Vascular surgeons Robert Hacker and Deena Chihade on venous compressions, stenting, and POTS

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Podcast: [The POTScast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943)
Published: 2026-01-04T13:13:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-potscast.castos.com/episodes/vascular-surgeons-deena-chihade-and-robert-hacker-on-venous-compressions-and-stenting
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Vascular surgeons Dr. Robert Hacker and Dr. Deena Chihade share their unusual path to POTS via looking at the venous system, and explain what they are seeing in patients before and after addressing venous compression syndromes such as May Thurner Syndrome and Nutcracker Syndrome. Dr. Hacker estimates that venous obstructions may play a role in more POTS patients than previously thought, and Dr. Chihade shares the research study she presented at the Dysautonomia International poster session. Both doctors explain how their clinic tests and treats patients for potential compressions and what the stenting procedure is like. Their website is https://stlvascular.com/. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, dia…

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