Carotid: Carotid Artery, Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Arteries Information

Graphic television ad out of Australia showing surgery on the carotid artery of a smokers.

Choosing a fellowship is an exciting, albeit stressful time in a young surgeons career. An applicant should look for a program that has an adequate volume and distribution of surgical and interventional procedures. That is, infra-renal aortic and thoracic stentgrafts, diagnostic and therapeutic peripheral interventions, open aortic reconstructions, infrainguinal bypass, and carotid-based procedures, including carotid stenting. Each program will have a different distribution as well as an increased participation in either open or endovascular treatments.

Jeffrey P. Carpenter, MD, Department Chief and Vascular Surgeon, talks about the Cooper Vascular Center and discusses surgery for PAD, carotid blockages and aneurysms.

About the Video: Arteries and veins form an intricate network within the human body with the purpose of moving blood. When something breaks down in this network, serious health consequences can result. In this interview with Dr. David Neschis, UMMC presents the latest treatments for vascular problems, including minimally-invasive ways to repair aneurysms and blockages. In part one of this two-part interview, some of the specific topics covered include: What is vascular disease? Atherosclerosis/clots Stents Carotid artery surgery vs. stent Peripheral arterial disease About the Expert: Dr. David Neschis is a vascular surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Dr. David Neschis www.umm.edu Vascular Surgery (Part 2) www.youtube.com The Maryland Vascular Center www.umm.edu Overview: Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory www.umm.edu Feature Story: The Importance of Vascular Screening www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.

Frank Veith, MD was awarded the Society for Vascular Surgery’s® (SVS) highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, on June 10, 2010 at the SVS Annual Meeting. Individuals selected for this honor are recognized for outstanding and sustained contributions made to the profession and to SVS, and for exemplary professional practice and leadership. “SVS is very proud to present Dr. Veith with our most prestigious award,” said, Robert Zwolak, current President, SVS. “Requirements considered in evaluating nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award include significant contributions to SVS and other vascular societies including leadership that has influenced standards and professional practice demonstrated by nominees who have been president or held another major leadership position in a regional or national vascular specialty society, These awardees have made significant contributions to vascular education; vascular basic science or clinical research; service as an active and productive clinical surgeon; special contributions to the field; publications; and any other honors received or any extramural activities that further the goals of SVS and the profession.” Dr. Veith is Professor of Surgery at New York University Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He serves as the William J. von Liebig Chair in Vascular Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is the Clinical Visiting Professor, Department of Surgery, F …

This vodcast features Emory’s Vascular Surgery Department and the treatment options for aneurysm, carotid artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Speakers: Drs. Randy Martin, Elliot Chaikof, Karthikeshwar Kasirajan

Carotid Surgery – 2007

Study finds no decrease in access to medical care for sicker patients needing CABG surgery
New UC Davis research has found that patients scheduled to undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in California were just as ill in 2003 – when public reporting of performance data for this particular surgery began – as in 2006, evidence that “report cards” did not cause doctors or hospitals to turn away sicker patients.

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Individuals with carotid artery disease are generally thought about in two broad categories: those who have experienced neurological symptoms and those who have never had a neurological event. This podcast discusses the symptoms of each and when patients should be referred to a vascular surgeon.

Push to expand stent surgery for clogged arteries
WORCESTER – After Louis Prestes suffered a mini-stroke, his doctor told him the artery in his neck was 70 percent blocked with fatty plaque deposits and the likelihood of another, more serious stroke was high.

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