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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.

This video was created by the Society for Vascular Ultrasound to introduce career seekers to the vascular ultrasound field. For more information visit svunet.org/community/careers.htm

Dr. Greg Schultz with Sanford Clinic Vascular Associates helps patients with serious conditions like abdominal aortic aneurysms or blocked carotid arteries, but he also helps people with excessive sweating and varicose veins. In his spare time, he enjoys the great outdoors, including fishing.

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.

“Very few things in life are as rewarding as treating someone and curing them.” Meet Michael Landis, MD, a vascular surgeon with Vascular & Transplant Specialists on the campus of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. In addition to his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease, Dr. Landis’ clinical interests include endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, carotid disease, and minimally invasive treatment of arterial and venous insufficiency. Call 757-345-4467 to make an appointment today. Visit us online at www.sentara.com/sentaramedicalgroup

Methodist offers FREE Ankle Brachial Index screenings for Peripheral Artery Disease throughout the Peoria area. Please check the Events Calendar at www.MyMethodist.net for dates and locations.

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

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.