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This issue profiles three device-based approaches to compression and vein care. Pneumatic compression (Flexitouch) helped a v...
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Compression Innovations: New Evidence for Venous Leg Ulcer Care

May 29, 2024
This Vein Specialist newsletter issue examines new compression research from VENOUS2024. A Stony Brook study found that Unna'...
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What Is Chronic Venous Disease? AVF Patient Overview

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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 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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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 Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome? Patient Guide

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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

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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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Deep Venous Disease: Valve Limits, Stenting, And Pump Physiology

Mar 4, 2024
A masterclass opens arguing correcting venous obstruction gives more durable results than valve reconstruction, since repaire...
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APP Track: Venous Ulcers, Compression, And Leg Edema Workup

Mar 3, 2024
This advanced practice track walks APPs and nurses through the full venous leg ulcer workup, from confirming the diagnosis an...
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Vascular Verification, Compression Campaign, and New DVT Devices

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This issue covers the new ACS/SVS Vascular Verification Program, which sets outpatient quality and safety standards across ni...
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Koya Dayspring Compression Device and AI for AVF Engagement

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This issue of Vein Specialist introduces Koya Medical's Dayspring, a portable non-pneumatic compression device that uses a sm...
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Managing Mixed Arterial Venous Ulcers and Flavonoid Therapy Evidence

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This issue of Vein Specialist addresses combined arterial and venous disease. One article reviews evidence on compression the...
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AVLS-AVF Session: Venous Ulcers and Inflammation Pathways

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This AVLS-AVF session focused on inflammation in chronic venous disease. One talk reviewed quality-of-life burden and a share...
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Risks, Diagnosis and Treatment

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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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