Archive of 2006 Press Releases

• 12/01/2006
  Retrospective Study Reviews Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension
• 12/01/2006
  New Treatment Eliminates Exposure To Radiation, Contrast Material
• 10/31/2006
  Best Anesthesia for Infrainguinal Bypasses Researched
• 10/31/2006
  Tube Graft Placement During Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Justified
• 10/17/2006
  UNC Vascular Surgeon Interviewed In Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Program On PBS Stations Nationwide
• 10/13/2006
  Vascular Surgeons Interviewed in Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Program on PBS Stations Nationwide
• 10/13/2006
  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Vascular Surgeon Interviewed In Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Program On PBS Stations Nationwide
• 10/13/2006
  Flint Vascular Surgeon Interviewed In Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Program On PBS Stations Nationwide
• 10/10/2006
  Saginaw Vascular Surgeon, Ronald Bays, will Run to Raise Money to Fight Vascular Disease
• 10/10/2006
  Flint Vascular Surgeon, Russell Becker, Will Run to Raise Money to Fight Vascular Disease
• 10/10/2006
  Evanston Vascular Surgeon, Kevin Halstuk, Will Run to Raise Money to Fight Vascular Disease
• 09/29/2006
  Hybrid Treatment Studied for High Risk Patients with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
• 08/30/2006
  Researchers Say Need for Surgery Should Be Based on Evidence
• 08/30/2006
  Endoleaks Following Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aneurysms Studied
• 08/01/2006
  Predictors of Premature Peripheral Vascular Disease Revealed
• 08/01/2006
  Percutaneous Tranluminal Angioplasty Helps Clear Peripheral Arteries
• 08/01/2006
  U.S. Researchers Believe Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Repair Safe
• 07/01/2006
  Protocol Suggested for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• 06/08/2006
  K. Craig Kent, MD, New York Presbyterian Hospital Network Elected SVS President
• 06/08/2006
  K. Wayne Johnston, MD, FRCS(C), University of Toronto Elected SVS President-elect
• 06/08/2006
  Richard P. Cambria MD, Massachusetts General Hospital Elected SVS Recorder and Chairman
• 06/08/2006
  G. Patrick Clagett, MD, University of Texas SW Medical Center Elected SVS Vice President
• 06/03/2006
  Statins Reduce Vascular Events in Peripheral Arterial Disease Cases
• 06/03/2006
  Stent Shows Promise in Treatment of Femoro-Popliteal Obstruction
• 06/03/2006
  First U.S. Registry Reports Initial Success of Zenith® Renu™ System
• 06/03/2006
  Type 2 Endoleaks Can Cause Rupture, Sac Growth
• 06/03/2006
   Statins Reduce Vascular Eventsin Peripheral Arterial Disease Cases
• 06/02/2006
  New Endograft Devices Superior for Thoracic Aneurysm Treatment
• 06/02/2006
  Branched and Fenestrated Endografts Show Promise for Patients
• 06/02/2006
  Elderly and High Risk Patients Can Benefit from Aneurysm Surgery
• 06/01/2006
  Coronary Revascularization Does Not Aid Limb Vascular Surgery
• 06/01/2006
  Aortic Graft Infection Treatments Compared in 20-Year Study
• 06/01/2006
  Venous Stents May Have a Role in Venous Disease
• 06/01/2006
  Carotid Artery Stenting Devices Compared
• 06/01/2006
  Metabolic Syndrome Worsens Patients Who Have Intermittent Claudication and Peripheral Artery Disease
• 06/01/2006
  Michel Bergoeing, MD, Washington University Resident, Presented Resident Research Prize by the American Vascular Association
• 06/01/2006
  Inflammation and Infection Have an Important Role in Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks
• 06/01/2006
  Matthew Edwards, MD, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Presented Award by the American Vascular Association
• 06/01/2006
  Mononuclear Cells Can Treat Angioneuropathic Limb Syndrome
• 06/01/2006
  Joseph Giglia, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Presented Award by the American Vascular Association
• 06/01/2006
  Baby Boomers Should Be Aware of Increasing Peripheral Vascular Disease
• 06/01/2006
  Alan Dardik, MD, Assistant Professor, Yale University, Presented Award by the American Vascular Association
• 06/01/2006
  Ronald Stoney, MD, University of California Professor, Presented Lifetime Achievement Award
• 06/01/2006
  Gregory Modrall, MD Elected to Distinguished Fellows Status, Society for Vascular Surgery
• 06/01/2006
  Robert McLafferty, MD, Southern Illinois University, Elected to Distinguished Fellows Status, Society for Vascular Surgery
• 06/01/2006
  Melina Kibbe, MD, Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Presented Award by the American Vascular Association
• 06/01/2006
  Peter Henke, MD, University of Michigan, Elected to Distinguished Fellows Status, Society for Vascular Surgery
• 06/01/2006
  Thomas Forbes, MD, London Health Services Centre, Elected to Distinguished Fellows Status, Society for Vascular Surgery
• 06/01/2006
  Juan Carlos Parodi, MD, University of Miami Presented Medal for Innovation in Vascular Surgery
• 05/11/2006
  New Technology Available for Certain Aneurysms
• 04/18/2006
  Cutting-Edge Vascular Healthcare Technology on Display At 2006 Vascular Annual Meeting
• 04/17/2006
  CMS Recognizes Dr. Sales for Personal Commitment to Fistula First Coalition
• 04/05/2006
  Recommended Standards for Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Issued
• 03/10/2006
  Vascular Health Spokesperson Bureau Available with Expertise on All Aspects of Vascular Health
• 03/07/2006
  "Stent-Graft" Procedure Improves Outcomes of Carotid Aneurysm Repair
• 03/07/2006
  Less-Invasive Technique Has Improved Outcomes Of Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• 03/01/2006
  60th Vascular Annual Meeting Media Alert
• 02/10/2006
  SAAAVE Bill Becomes Law – Provides Senior Health Benefit