- Answers: Vascular Surgery
 - Circulatory
disease and treatments -arteries and veins, chronic wounds that they cause- in plain
English with popular "ask the doc" feature.
- Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysms - Nursing assessment, interventions, descriptions and photos of
aneurysms
- Abdominal-Aorta
Ultrasonography - thrive@health - This details the UltraSound tests performed to
measure an AAA.
- American Venous Forum - Rich, diverse
site with a great deal of information concerning current research, education, and clinical
investigation in the field of venous diseases.
- ANEURYSM -
thrive@health - This is a clear, easy to understand page which describes symptoms to
treatments for aneurysm disease.
- Aneurysm and AVM Support -
Aneurysm support for patients and family, read about the experiences of others who have
suffered with this proble,
- The Aneurysm Information Project - Dr
Tilson's aneurysm pages are a terrific source for info on all aspects of the disease.
There is also a support group of sorts, with insights from AAA patients.
- angioweb - angiology resources for
researchers, clinicians, doctors and students - Angioweb is a non-profit organization.
Its objective is to promote multimedia communication about vascular diseases. Its members
are university teachers, researchers and independent physicians. Also available in French)
- Aortic Aneurysm -
This page list a bunch of other pages that provide information on aortic aneurysm
- Arteriovenous
Malformation (AVM) in the uterus - Arteriovenous Malformation in the uterus and pelvis
is particularly rare. I was diagnosed in 1992, after considerable research, I have had two
risky but successful pregnancies and have provided support and referral for other women
experiencing this condition.
- Baptist Hospital East - Health
Information - Vascular Disease - Experts at Baptist East provide information on what
vascular disease is, what causes it and how it can be treated. ocated in Louisville, KY
- Boone Hospital Center's PVD Pages - A
comprehensive peripheral vascular disease treatment program. Boone's vascular disease
treatment program employs a multifaceted health approach. COLUMBIA, MO
- Butcher's Broom - butcher's broom is
still under investigation, the uses are abundant: edema of the legs, peripheral vascular
disease, hemorrhoids, asthma, and jaundice.
- Cardio Thoracic Vascular
Surgery - Three out of every four people in the United States are likely to face a
disabling or life-threatening disease involving their heart, lungs or blood vessels. The
Heart, Lung and Vascular Center of Scripps Clinic sets a new standard of care for people
with these diseases. (California)
- Central Nervous System
Vascular Malformations - The purpose of this text is to provide patients who are
diagnosed with central nervous sytem vascular malformations with some background
information regarding the nature of their problem and the possible alternatives in terms
of treatment. It is written in terminology that is designed to minimize medical jargon and
technical terms. When possible, simple diagrams are used to help explain points. (Mass.
General Neurosurgery, Boston MA)
- Cerebral Vascular Disease - University
of Minnesota clinical trials for Cerebral Vascular Disease
- Chelation
Therapy - Find out what the AMA thinks about CHELATION THERAPY!
- CircAid� Systems - These folk offer an
alternative to traditional compressive garments such as ace wraps and support hose
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation -
This is the SEARCH page for Cleveland Clinic Foundation health database. This is a
beautifully done site, it's vascular disease pages are stunning.
- Clinical and Scientific Section:
SMOKING AND DISEASE - Tobacco may be the leading cause of preventable disease,
disability and death in Canada an d the USA.
- COHIS: VESSEL DISORDERS
- Separated into what can go wrong with veins and arteries. From tests to treatments.
Nicely done. Succinct.
- Collagen
vascular disease - Malfunctioning of the immune system can affect blood vessels which
can affect connective tissues. Diseases include: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus
erythematosus, periarteritis nodosa, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa
- Compression Stockings - Has your physician
ordered compression stockings? This website explains and sells compression hose, Buy it on
line, secure server from a variety of stocking vendors.
- CryoLife, Inc - Cadaver vein for bypass
surgery, this site explains the how and why of Cryovein for bypass surgery.
- CURRENT THERAPY IN VENOUS
DISEASE - diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of venous disease
- Diseases related to smoking - Smoke
Free Collection - Stop Smoking Resource - Quit Smoking Forum - Links to No Smoking Pages
- Division of Vascular and Transplant
Surgery - This is from the University of VERMONT, here you can find information about
the faculty, clinical services, the Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory, research, and some
general, helpful information on diseases of the vascular system and links to related
sites.
- Division of Vascular Surgery OHSU -
Oregon Health Services Hospital Vascular Surgery Division: Specialists in Raynaud's and
working on Phase III trials in of the treatment of vascular diseases with medications.
- Drug treatment of
peripheral arterial - Bandolier, an Evidence-based health care newsletter, provides
both sides of the issue: drugs that work, drugs that don't work to improve symptoms of
vascular disease
- Endovascular Forum - Interactive information
on circulatory diseases. They feature regular chats and email update.
- European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular
Surgery - articles and reviews in all aspects of peripheral vascular surgery and the
emerging field of endovascular surgery
- Foot Care 4 U and Peripheral
Vascular Disease - Foot Care-4-U is the most complete site on the Web for foot
problems.
- ICD-9-codes
for arterial disease - Do you need the correct ICD-9 Code for that arterial procedure?
Come on in and get it
- Jefferson
Health System: About Erectile Dysfunction - Impotence can be an early sign of vascular
disease. Read all about it here.
- Leg Ulcers - Veins are
the problem more than half the time - Learn what The Mayo Clinic says about wound
care. Detailed enough to provide answers, plain enough to understand.
- Lupus and Vasculitis
- Vasculitits is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It can occur alone or in
conjunction with other diseases. This page explains the relationship between Lupus and
Vasculitis. Lots of good information, clear and well written.
- The Massachusetts General
Hospital Division of Vascular Surgery Home Page - The MGH focus is arterial disease
and treatment. MGH has info on the cutting edge of vascular surgery and treatments. They
also has a great neuro-vascular website.
- Mayo Gonda Vascular Center
Home Page - Mayo Gonda Vascular Center is a multidisciplinary unit devoted to
providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of patients with peripheral vascular
diseases. These diseases include arterial occlusive disease (atherosclerosis or hardening
of the arteries), venous obstruction and clotting, venous incompetence/insufficiency,
cerebrovascular disease including carotid bruits, aneurysms, thoracic outlet syndrome,
vasospastic disorders including Raynaud's, lymphedema, vascular ulcerations, vasculitis,
and other vascular disorders. (Rochester, MN )
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern
University - Interested in a fellowship program in peripheral vascular surgery?
- medical and health news and updates on diseases.
- swell site with tons of medical info and health news, with a terrific STROKE subsite but
nothing on other aspects of peripheral vascular disease and treatment
- Medical
Self-Care Varicose Veins- HealthWorld Online - Explanation of varicose veins with
symptoms and a decision tree and the variety of treatments.
- THE
MERCK MANUAL - PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISORDERS - peripheral vascular disease - both
arterial and venous - from symptoms to treatments, from one of the classic medical
reference books.
- THE MERCK
MANUAL OF GERIATRICS: 91. Cerebrovascular Disease - The total picture of Stroke- well
written, easy to understand, from symptoms to rehab
- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute -
MORE ENDOVASCULAR STEN RESEARCH: Most recently, Institute physicians have participated in
seven clinical trials using five different stent-graft devices --including a model they
customize themselves -- for the treatment of aortic aneurysms. Areas of investigation
include materials and sizes used, method of deployment, and improved imaging and guidance
systems. This extensive experience and variety allows Institute physicians to offer at
least one alternative for the majority of cases.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke Home Page - NINDS provides a TON of info on stroke and other neurological
problems
- NINDS Stroke
Information Guide - stroke prevention, recognizing stoke, acute treatment, recent
stroke trials and way more
- Oxytherapy - Ozone
Therapy in Ischemic Cerebro-Vascular Disease
- Pennsylvania Hospital, Angiography
and Interventional Radiology. - The section on Angiography and Interventional
Radiology performs both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizing catheters and
contrast material. This section provides expertise and multiple interventional procedures,
such as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; vascular, biliary and genitourinary stent
placement; placement of PICC lines; placement of vascular filters; embolization of tumors
and organs; placement of genitourinary drainage catheters; infusion of thrombolytic drugs
and chemotherapeutic agents; dilatation of genitourinary and gastrointestinal strictures;
stone extractions; and dynamic caversonography.
- Pennsylvania Vascular Associates - The
vascular surgeons at Pennsylvania Hospital are known as one of the premier vascular groups
in the Philadelphia area and surrounding Delaware Valley, with a referral base extending
from Northeastern Pennsylvania to the Jersey Shore. Treatment of aortic aneurysms, carotid
artery disease (blocked arteries causing strokes) and blocked arteries to the kidneys and
to the legs (claudication, rest pain, gangrene) are special areas of expertise. A
full-service, accredited, non-invasive vascular laboratory operates on site in the
physicians' office.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease - Nice
description of atherosclerosis and very nice descriptions of what angiograms,
angioplasties, vascular stentings are all about.
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society - The Peripheral
Vascular Surgery Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancement of
knowledge on Vascular Surgery and Vascular Disease. The site lists members, programs, past
meeeting proceeedings and serves as a communication forum.
- The Physician Education Site for Cardiovascular
Diseases - New reviews in cardiac electrophysiology in the area of Ventricular
Tachyarrhythmias after Myocardial Infarction: Malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias
(sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia, polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, and
ventricular fibrillation), The ESVEM Trial. The AVID Trial. Unsustained monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia, including MADIT and MUSTT. Frequent premature ventricular
complexes, including CAMIAT and EMIAT. Risk stratification for tachyarrhythmic events
after recent myocardial infarction. We are developing additional subject reviews in
general cardiology and in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. If you would like us to add
a topic of interest to you, please let us know.
- PVD - Single, informative page about
vascular disease. Also there are products for the vascular doc, testing devices etc
- Screening for Abdominal Aortic
Aneurysm - Discussion for and against routine screening for AAA.
- Scripps Clinic: Division of
Cardiovascular Diseases - Physicians in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
provide every aspect of cardiovascular care and diagnosis, ranging from coronary
angioplasty and advanced interventional catheter based techniques for therapy of
obstructed vessels through preventive cardiology. The activities of the division are
closely integrated with those of the Division of Cardiac Surgery under the
multidisciplinary Heart, Lung and Vascular Center.
- SMOKING & ARTERIAL DISEASE -
Explains the damage smoking does to blood vessels.
- Society for Vascular Surgery - Up to date info
from the Society for Vascular Surgery, information geared for both physicians and lay
people. New, interesting cases, great bibliographies. Lots of Links
- TPA Approval -- Blood Clot
Dissolver - This is the FDA release (from 1987) describing the "clot busting
drug" used to prevent damage from stroke- if used quickly enough.
- THE TRAINING PROGRAM IN
VASCULAR SURGERY AT THE - The Division of Vascular Surgery is also participating in a
multi-center trial of a transfemorally-placed endoluminal device for abdominal aortic
aneurysms and is actively evaluating patients with aneurysms for this device, which is
currently limited to investigational use.
- Treating Peripheral Vascular
Disease - Interventional Radiology is used both as a diagnostic tool (angiograms,
venograms) and treatment method (angioplasty, stenting)
- UNC Vascular Surgery
Division - Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of North Carolina - Chapel
Hill, School of Medicine.
- University of Southern
California Department of Surgery Web Site - Latest updates on gene thaerapy in
treatment of vascular disease.
- USC Center for Vascular
Disease - To save lives, and prevent long term disability due to stroke and limb loss
by offering a comprehensive approach to vascular disease through preventive services,
diagnostic expertise and the latest in minimally invasive surgical techniques. (Los
Angeles, CA)
- Vascular Anatomy -
If you have or get the right plug in you can see Mr Morimoto's 3D vascular anatomy. Pretty
Cool.
- Vascular Disease Management Center -
Montefiore Medical Center in New York City has a State-of-the-Art Vascular Lab and are on
the cutting edge of the new minimally invasive treatments in vascular surgery including
endovascular grafts for abominal aortic aneurysms.
- Vascular Links - List of Links about
Vascular Surgery from a Dutch Vascular Group
- Vascular Solutions - Vascular Solutions
is engaged in the development of the Duett(TM) vascular sealing device to address the
clinical need for a safe and effective method to rapidly seal the arterial access site
following catheterization procedures such as angiography, angioplasty and stenting.
- VASCULAR SURGERY - VASCULAR
SURGERY LUND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL: SWEDEN No real info in this site, but if you are in
Sweden and need a Vascualr Surgeon, these are your guys.
- Vascular Surgery in the World -
Click on any country and go to their Vascular Surgery Socity Home Page.
- Vascular Surgery
Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - An overview of the vascular surgery
research program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. These folks are doing research
on the endovascular aortic surgery.
- Vascular Technology Links -
University of New Mexico offers a list of links about Vascular Technology
- Vascular Web - Vascular diseases of the
extremities involve arteries, veins, and lymphatics. Noninvasive methods are being
considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and confirmation of peripheral vascular
disorders. In addition, noninvasive modalities are useful in following the patient being
treated medically or after revascularization.
- Vascularnet - Educational site on vascular
problems including varicose veins and other arterial diseases. It is a nonprofit site
providing free info and consultation.
- VascularSurgery.com - Vascular Diagnosis,
Noninvasive Vascular Testing, Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery,Angioplasty,and
Stenting. We are fellowship-trained and practice exclusively all aspects of non-cardiac
vascular care. Also provide Consultative and Second-Opinion Services. In the Kansas
City,Mo
- The Virtual Medical Center for Patients - Med
Help: the largest searchable medical library, forums, news, patient to patient networking
- Vitamin
C and Vascular Disease - Interesting articles about vitamins and vascular disease
- Walter Reed Army
Medical Center - Concise information on various aspects of vascular disease, includes
pre and post op instructions for several surgeries. Information on how to reach WRAMC and
make appointments with the docs there.
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