Volume 8 - Issue 3 - March 2011
Feature
Review
03/15/2011
DVT is the third most common cardiovascular disease in the United States with 600,000 cases reported annually, resulting in more than 100,000 deaths. Clinical sequelae of DVT are significant in both the acute and chronic settings.
DVT is the third most common cardiovascular disease in the United States with 600,000 cases reported annually, resulting in more than 100,000 deaths. Clinical sequelae of DVT are significant in both the acute and chronic settings.
DVT is the third most common...
03/15/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
03/08/2011
Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT; Donald Thomas, MD
Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT; Donald Tho...
An 85-year-old male presented to the emergency room with recent onset of dyspnea and orthopnea. He had a known thoracic aortic aneurysm. On examination, he was found to be hypoxic and in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate.
An 85-year-old male presented to the emergency room with recent onset of dyspnea and orthopnea. He had a known thoracic aortic aneurysm. On examination, he was found to be hypoxic and in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate.
An 85-year-old male presented to...
03/08/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Review
03/08/2011
Although contrast venography is the standard imaging method for vena cava filter insertion, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a safe and effective alternative that allows for bedside placement options, and is especially advantageous for...
Although contrast venography is the standard imaging method for vena cava filter insertion, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a safe and effective alternative that allows for bedside placement options, and is especially advantageous for...
Although contrast venography is...
03/08/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Review
03/08/2011
Omar Al-Nouri, DO, MS; Ross Milner, MD
Department of Surgery and Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Omar Al-Nouri, DO, MS; Ross Milner, M...
The authors review May-Thurner Syndrome, which occurs secondary to compression of the left iliac vein by the overriding right iliac artery.
The authors review May-Thurner Syndrome, which occurs secondary to compression of the left iliac vein by the overriding right iliac artery.
The authors review May-Thurner...
03/08/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Insights
Commentary
03/14/2011
DVT prevention and management is a tremendous issue in healthcare in 2011. The majority of medical centers continue to focus their patient safety initiatives at lowering the incidence of deep venous thrombosis rates in hospitalized patients....
DVT prevention and management is a tremendous issue in healthcare in 2011. The majority of medical centers continue to focus their patient safety initiatives at lowering the incidence of deep venous thrombosis rates in hospitalized patients....
DVT prevention and management is...
03/14/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Interview
03/08/2011
Why has venous disease been understudied compared to other types of disease?
Why has venous disease been understudied compared to other types of disease?
Why has venous disease been...
03/08/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Interview
03/08/2011
What do the study data show thus far regarding treatment of infrainguinal critical limb ischemia using the heparin-bonded ePTFE vascular graft?
What do the study data show thus far regarding treatment of infrainguinal critical limb ischemia using the heparin-bonded ePTFE vascular graft?
What do the study data show thus...
03/08/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Interview
03/08/2011
Dr. Tod C. Engelhardt, Chairman of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Division of East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana, spoke with VDM following his presentation on ultrasonic-enhanced thrombolysis for pulmonary...
Dr. Tod C. Engelhardt, Chairman of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Division of East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana, spoke with VDM following his presentation on ultrasonic-enhanced thrombolysis for pulmonary...
Dr. Tod C. Engelhardt, Chairman...
03/08/2011
Vascular Disease Management
