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Building an APP Vein Practice and Mastering Sclerotherapy

Mar 1, 2026
Two talks on bringing an advanced practice provider into a vein practice and on the judgment behind good cosmetic sclerothera...
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Healthy Habits for Venous Disease: Simple Daily Prevention Tips

Nov 7, 2025
This patient education page outlines everyday habits that ease symptoms of venous disease and slow its progression. It explai...
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Understanding Vein Disease: Anatomy, Causes, and Symptoms

Mar 25, 2024
This AVF resource, drawn from The Healthy Veins Book, explains the basics of vein disease for patients and the practice staff...
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What Is Pulmonary Embolism? AVF Patient Guide Explained

Mar 25, 2024
This patient education page explains that a pulmonary embolism is a blood clot, usually from the legs, that blocks blood flow...
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What Is Compression Therapy? AVF Patient Education Guide

Mar 25, 2024
This patient education page explains how graduated compression stockings support leg veins and improve circulation by applyin...
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What Is Chronic Venous Disease? AVF Patient Overview

Mar 25, 2024
This patient education page defines chronic venous disease as impaired blood flow in the leg veins caused by weakened valves...
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What Is Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome? Patient Guide

Mar 25, 2024
This patient education page describes iliac vein compression syndrome, also called May-Thurner syndrome, in which the right i...
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What Is Lymphedema? AVF Patient Education Overview

Mar 25, 2024
This patient education page explains that lymphedema is swelling caused by inefficient lymphatic fluid drainage, most often i...
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Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: AVF Patient Guide

Mar 25, 2024
This patient education page explains that varicose veins are common during pregnancy because the growing uterus compresses pe...
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AVF Member Journeys, Patient Brochures, and Membership Benefits

Nov 17, 2023
This issue of Vein Specialist pairs two career journey essays: Kathleen Ozsvath describes building the first outpatient vein...
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Risks, Diagnosis and Treatment

Feb 7, 2023
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep venous system that can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a pu...
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Healthy Veins, Healthy Legs: AVF Radio Program Clips

Dec 27, 2021
Healthy Veins, Healthy Legs is a radio program hosted by Mike Buck and Dr. Robert Kistner that the American Venous Forum shar...
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Patient Hub: Find a Specialist and Learn About Veins

Dec 22, 2021
The Patient Hub is the entry point for patients on the American Venous Forum site. It is a short navigation page rather than...
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Patient-Centered Care Takes Center Stage in August Issue

Aug 1, 2021
This August 2021 issue reorients Vein Specialist around the patient experience, with articles on explaining venous disease in...

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