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Vascular Disease Treatments

This series of podcasts is a resource for those interested in learning more about vascular health. The podcasts are available in two file formats - Windows Media  (WMV) and Quicktime video (MOV).

To play the podcasts from this Web site, simply click on the links below (WMV or MOV). The MOV files are much larger and take longer to download; you may want to download the MOV files directly to your computer prior to playing. 

To download the files to your computer:

1. Right-click over the link and select "Save Target As"
2. Choose the file location on your computer to store the file
3. Double-click the file to view through your computer, or drag into your portable player's software (such as iTunes)

Medical Management of Vascular Disease

WMV | MOV
Advanced presentations of the most common vascular diseases, carotid artery and lower extremity occlusive disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm are best treated with surgical or endovascular treatment when compared to medical therapy. However, treatment of these diseases is enhanced by administration of several medications.

Minimally Invasive Vascular Procedures and Vascular Surgery

WMV | MOV
The early years of vascular surgery were dominated by open aortic and carotid surgery which was challenging and often complicated, with long hospital stays the norm. While the modern vascular surgeon maintains this expertise, only a minority of the procedures today require an incision, and many of the procedures can be done as an out-patient. In vascular surgery today, minimally invasive individualized treatment is the focus.

Non-invasive Vascular Diagnosis

WMV | MOV
One of the major assets of the vascular specialist is the ability to diagnose vascular disease using non-invasive techniques, including ultrasound, blood pressures and plethesmography. These techniques utilize sound waves or blood pressure cuffs to evaluate arteries and veins. The studies are termed non-invasive because these technologies do not require incisions, catheters or needles.

Learn more about vascular disease treatments. 

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