Best Venous Disease Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 12 - Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Men's health Preventative Screening Guide 19:31

3d ago19:31

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Join Dr. Craig Walker as he provides an in-depth look at cholesterol-lowering medications, with a focus on statins. In this informative discussion, Dr. Walker breaks down the science behind these life-saving drugs, explaining how they work to reduce cholesterol production and increase its removal from the body. Learn about the two main types of sta…

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Ep. 11 - Men's health Preventative Screening Guide: Don't Wait for Symptoms!! 33:02

9d ago33:02

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In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker discusses the importance of regular preventative health screenings for men to assess risk factors and detect early signs of cardiovascular disease. He recommends basic blood tests to check cholesterol levels, inflammation markers, and overall health. Additional tests like calcium scoring o…

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Ep. 10 - The Link Between Obesity and Chronic Disease: A Deeper Dive into SGLT2 Inhibitors 17:33

1M ago17:33

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In this educational podcast, Dr. Walker discusses the latest research on a new class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance. He explains how these medications work by blocking glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, causing it to be excreted in urine. While initially developed and approved for diabetes, extensive clinical trials have…

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Nutrition and Metabolic Disease 22:42

1M ago22:42

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This episode focuses on important issues related to nutritional assessment and support in surgical patients. Host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks to Melissa Coleman, MD, and Joseph Rappold, MD, FACS, about nutritional assessment of critically ill patients, the role of nutrition in the management of a patient with esophageal cancer who is undergoing ne…

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The Role of Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Brain Tumors

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Dr. Maryam Rahman shares insight on the role of laser ablation in the treatment of brain tumors.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Ep. 9 - The Obesity Epidemic and New Medication Options for Weight Loss 19:55

1M ago19:55

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In this episode of the Cardiovascular Matters podcast, host Dr. Craig Walker discusses the growing problem of obesity in America and revolutionary new medication options that are helping people safely and effectively lose weight. Dr. Walker explains how obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other serious health conditions. He th…

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Ep. 8 - Understanding Obesity: Causes, Treatments and Prevention 20:14

2M ago20:14

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This podcast discusses obesity as a major health problem and explores new medical treatments that are safe, effective and help patients feel better. The host Dr. Craig Walker and guest Terry Roberts discuss causes of obesity, health risks, challenges with past treatments and promising new medications. Terry Roberts provides context for the episode …

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Ep. 7 - Post-Procedure Care and Follow Up for Venous Disease Treatments 18:05

2M ago18:05

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In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker discusses the post-procedure care and follow up for patients who have undergone treatments for venous disease. He covers different types of procedures like stenting of the iliac veins, removal of deep vein clots, and closure of superficial and perforator veins. Dr. Walker explains the reco…

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Ep. 6 - Understanding Perforator Veins and Their Role in Non-Healing Ulcers 14:28

2M ago14:28

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This episode of Cardiovascular Matters explores perforator veins and their role in non-healing leg ulcers with Dr. Craig Walker. Dr. Walker discusses how perforator veins connect deep and superficial leg veins, and how they can cause high pressure that prevents ulcer healing. Perforator veins are connections between deep and superficial leg veins T…

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Ep. 5 - Do you have peripheral artery disease? And does it matter? 14:31

3M ago14:31

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Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters, a podcast dedicated to discussing all aspects of cardiovascular health and disease. Today we're joined by Dr. Craig Walker, a leading cardiologist and expert in peripheral artery disease. Dr. Walker will help us understand what PAD is, who is affected, and why early detection and treatment is so important for over…

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Ep. 4 - What is a Pulmonary Embolism? A Guide to Diagnosis and Life-Saving Treatments 17:10

3M ago17:10

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In this informative episode of the Cardiovascular Matters podcast, host Dr. Craig Walker sits down with his colleague Terry Roberts to discuss pulmonary embolisms (PEs) in comprehensive detail. PEs, which occur when blood clots travel to the lungs, are a serious cardiovascular condition that can quickly become life-threatening if not properly diagn…

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Ep. 3 - Healing Venous Ulcers: New Hope Through Minimally Invasive Procedures 17:39

3M ago17:39

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Have you or a loved one struggled with painful, persistent venous ulcers? In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker sheds light on venous disease - a common condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Dr. Walker's interest in venous issues began early in his career while working to open blocked arteries and access the hea…

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Ep. 2 - Varicose Veins: Getting to the Root of Venous Issues: Iliac Vein Compression and Beyond 23:09

3M ago23:09

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Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts discuss varicose veins and other venous disorders on this episode of Cardiovascular Matters. They delve deeper into obstructive venous disorders like iliac vein compression syndrome, also known as May-Thurner syndrome In this episode, Dr. Walker sits down with host Terry Roberts to explore causes of venous obstruc…

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Ep. 1 - Understanding Varicose Veins: A Comprehensive Look at Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 33:26

4M ago33:26

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In the premiere episode of Cardiovascular Matters, hosts Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts delve into a comprehensive explanation of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. Dr. Walker begins by providing context on the prevalence of venous disease, affecting over half of Americans. However, it is often misunderstood due to a lack of public educat…

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Surgical Site Infections: Antimicrobial Therapy, Source Control, and Prevention 17:36

4M ago17:36

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In this episode host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks to Lillian Kao, MD, FACS, from The University of Texas, Houston McGovern School of Medicine, about prevention and treatment of surgical site infections. Topics covered include bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs, novel therapies on the horizon, and lessons learned from viruses such as COVID …

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Pediatric Bronchiolitis: When Doing Less is More

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1. Review bronchiolitis pathophysiology and epidemiology. 2. Discuss the 2014 clinical guidelines on bronchiolitis. 3. Describe de-implementation strategies and projects related to bronchiolitis management.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Gene Therapy of Hemophilia with AAV Vectors

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1. Gain updated information on the current status of hemophilia gene therapy. 2. Understand the limitations of the first generation of AAV vectors currently in use. 3. Learn about the strategies being developed to mitigate those limitations.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Trauma Part 2: Lessons from the ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Program 30:41

7M ago30:41

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In the second episode of a two-part series on trauma, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, resumes his conversation with M. Zain Hashmi, MD, FACS, and Sabrina Goddard, MD, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. They discuss lessons from the ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support® program such as managing the difficult airway, indicators of shock, a whole b…

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Updates in Head and Neck Cancer

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the current HPV-related cancer epidemic: concerning trends, novel treatments, outcomes. 2. Describe the current status of smoking-related head and neck cancer: prevalence, new risks, state of the art treatments and outcomes 3. Counsel a patient on head and …

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Screening for Type 1 Diabetes in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting

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By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Venous Health and Disease for Physicians: An Update

9M ago

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the presentation of chronic venous insufficiency, and identify which patients require referral to vascular surgery. 2. Distinguish chronic venous insufficiency from other causes of leg pain and leg swelling. 3. Recognize the unique pathophysiology of Post-thr…

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Unveiling the Science Behind Sepsis

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Dr. Nicole Iovine and Dr. Philip Efrom discuss Sepsis, including medical terminology, pathophysiology, risk factors, and its critical implications within the medical field.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Trauma Part 1: Quality Assessment of Trauma Centers and Injury Prevention 30:40

10M ago30:40

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In the first episode of a two-part series on trauma, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with three trauma surgeons about a variety of topics, including a milestone that led to a significant decrease in motor vehicle mortality, quality assessment of trauma centers, trauma care for geriatric patients, and specific areas of injury prevention such as fi…

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Evaluation and Management of Uterine Fibroids

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Acquire proficiency in the assessment and evaluation of patients who present with symptoms suggestive of uterine myomas, recognizing the key clinical features and using appropriate diagnostic tools to confirm the diagnosis. 2. Tailor the diagnostic workup and approach…

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Magnetoencephalography (MEG): A Window into Brain Function and Dysfunction

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. understand the basic concepts of MEG technology and its underlying principles, and describe the advantages of MEG compared to other neuroimaging techniques, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). 2. define and describe c…

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Liver Surgery Part 3: Liver Malignancies and Liver Transplantation 17:44

1y ago17:44

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In this final episode in our liver surgery series, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, continues to discuss liver malignances and transplantation with Zachary C. Dietch, MD, member of the abdominal transplant team at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago, IL. Learn more about Selected Readings in General Surgery, an American College of Surgeons publi…

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Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit

1y ago

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Anna Khanna MD.and Brian Hoh MD, MBA, FACS, FAHA, FAANS describe treatment options and the importance of timely treatment for acute ischemic stroke. In this podcast, they outline the benefits of mobile stroke units. Additionally, they explain the research that has been conducted surrounding MSTU’s across the country how they can decrease stroke rel…

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Liver Surgery Part 2: Cystic Diseases, Neoplasms, and Metastatic Lesions of the Liver 20:20

1y ago20:20

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In this second in a series of three episodes focused on liver surgery, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, continues to discuss liver disease and injuries with Zachary C. Dietch, MD, member of the abdominal transplant team at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago, IL. Learn more about Selected Readings in General Surgery, an American College of Surge…

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Liver Surgery Part 1: Liver Disease and Liver Injuries 20:09

1+ y ago20:09

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In this first in a series of episodes focused on liver surgery, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, discusses liver disease and injuries with Zachary C. Dietch, MD, member of the abdominal transplant team at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago, IL. Learn more about Selected Readings in General Surgery, an American College of Surgeons publication th…

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Pediatric Brain Tumors

1+ y ago

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Elias Sayour, MD, PhD highlights the signs and symptoms of pediatric brain tumors. He explains how they are classified and discusses current management strategies. Additionally, he shares the challenges of treating brain tumors in children and for developing effective therapies and limitations of brain tumor clinical trials to find new treatments.…

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness

1+ y ago

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At the University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, the team constantly expand their knowledge to provide minimally invasive procedures that can save patients’ lives. In this podcast, Bashar Qumseya MD, MPH, FASGE highlights the typical and atypical presentation of GERD, the sequala of untreated acid reflux and exciti…

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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: a Non-Surgical Approach to Management of Obesity

1+ y ago

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At the University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, the team constantly expand their knowledge to provide minimally invasive procedures that can save patients’ lives. In this podcast, Bashar Qumseya MD, MPH, FASGE highlights endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a non-surgical approach to management of obesity. He describes…

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Vascular Surgery Part 6: Varicose Veins, Post-Thrombotic Complications, and Venous Ulcers 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

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In this final episode in the Vascular Surgery series from Surgical Readings from SRGS, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, and vascular surgeon Girma Tefera, MD, FACS, review key data on the etiology, diagnosis, and management of varicose veins. Dr. Tefera outlines endoluminal ablation, foam injection, and traditional approaches of ligation and stripping. …

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Vascular Surgery Part 5: Mesenteric and Renal Disease 21:31

1+ y ago21:31

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In this episode of our series focused on vascular surgery, host Dr. Rick Greene speaks with vascular surgeon Dr. Britt Tennessean about the clinical features and important management aspects of mesenteric and renal vascular disease. Britt H. Tonnessen, MD, FACS, is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy;…

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Treatment Strategies for Malignant Gliomas

1+ y ago

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Ashley Ghiaseddin, M.D., highlights treatment strategies for malignant gliomas. He shares challenges to therapeutic options, the standard approaches to treatment, novel treatment strategies and when it is important to refer to the specialists at UF Health Shands Hospital.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

1+ y ago

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William A. Friedman M.D., describes the diagnostic criteria for trigeminal neuralgia as well as other facial pain disorders. He highlights the best medical therapy for trigeminal neuralgia and its limitations and he outlines the three neurosurgical options for treating medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia.…

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Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate

1+ y ago

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the basics of BPH and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate 2. Explain the appropriate evaluation and patient selection for Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate 3. Outline the Pro’s and Con’s of Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate…

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Lateral Ankle Sprains (Acute and Chronic Instability)

1+ y ago

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R. James Toussaint M.D., discusses lateral ankle sprains, the prevalence of these injuries and the mechanics involved. He explains the difference between mechanical instability vs functional instability, when nonoperative and operative treatment are indicated and importantly, the return to play criteria for an ankle sprain during recovery phase and…

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Vascular Surgery Part 4: Vascular Injuries 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

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In this episode of our series focused on vascular surgery, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, and vascular surgeon David Feliciano, MD, FACS, discuss topics related to vascular trauma, including the role of the physical examination in evaluating vascular injuries, distinguishing between hard and soft injury signs, indications for immediate operating room …

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Current Challenges Facing the Shifting Paradigm of Early-Stage NSCLC Management

1+ y ago

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Aaron Franke M.D., M.S highlights current challenges facing the shifting paradigm of early-stage NSCLC management. He analyzes recent data supporting novel therapeutic approaches vs standard of care in resectable NSCLC. He reviews anticipated and ongoing clinical trials using IO-based therapy in early-stage NSCLC. Additionally, he examines knowledg…

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Patient-Centered Breast Radiotherapy Fractionation and Treatment Approach

1+ y ago

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Oluwadamilola Oladeru M.D., discusses patient-centered breast radiotherapy fractionation and treatment approach. She describes the changing trend of radiotherapy fractionation over the last 20 years and the long-term results of UK FAST and FAST FORWARD studies. Lastly she describes the patient selection for short course treatment and its benefits i…

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Cochlear Implants: Expanding Access to Hearing Rehabilitation

1+ y ago

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Si Chen M.D., discusses cochlear implants and expanding access to hearing rehabilitation. She highlights the limitations of hearing aids and when cochlear implants should be considered. She describes cochlear implant evaluation, surgery, post-operative care, and hearing outcomes and she shares recent advances and ongoing research that are improving…

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Prone Position for Breast Radiation Treatment

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Oluwadamilola Oladeru M.D., discusses prone position for breast radiation treatment. She describes the benefits of prone positioning for protecting normal tissues including lungs and heart. She examines recent studies regarding prone position and she shares the factors that make a patient a good candidate for prone position or breast cancer radiati…

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Vascular Surgery Part 3: Venous Thromboembolism 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

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In a continuing series focused on vascular surgery, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks to vascular surgeon Marie L. Crandall MD, MPH, FACS, about venous thromboembolism. Dr. Crandall is Professor and Associate Chair, Research; Chief, Division of Acute Care Surgery; Program Director, General Surgery Residency, Department of Surgery, University of Flo…

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Vascular Surgery Part 2: Carotid Occlusive Disease and Peripheral Arterial Disease 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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In a continuing series focused on vascular surgery, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks to vascular surgeon Britt Tonnessen, MD, FACS, about carotid occlusive disease and peripheral arterial disease. Britt H. Tonnessen, MD, FACS, is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy; and Associate Program Director, Va…

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Nasal Obstruction

1+ y ago

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the most common causes of nasal obstruction. 2. Outline the initial treatment protocol that should be prescribed. 3.Discuss when referral to ENT and surgical intervention may be helpful.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Update

2y ago

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Drs. Calvin Choi and Mohammad Al-Ani discuss the epidemiology and symptoms associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the contemporary evaluation and management strategy for HCM, and the latest advances in treatment options for HCM.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Vascular Surgery Part 1: Aneurysms 32:46

2y ago32:46

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In this first of a series of episodes focused on Vascular disease, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, joins vascular surgeon Girma Tefera, MD, FACS, in a discussion of aortic aneurysm disease, reviewing current screening guidelines, disease etiology, and the impact of cigarette smoking on disease progression. The conversation also addresses aortic aneurys…

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Endocrine Surgery 18:23

2y ago18:23

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In this episode, SRGS Editor Lewis Flint, MD, FACS, talks with Rachel Kelz, MD, FACS, and Lauren Krumeich, MD, both from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, about the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease, including the use of telehealth and the effect of gastric bypass surgery on patients with thyroid is…

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Ep 18: The Parallel Between Surgery and Sports in Disease and Recovery 42:00

2y ago42:00

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How can an athlete's mental-wellbeing impact the outcomes of injury recovery?In this month's episode of VeinPODCAST, anaesthetist Dr Gavin Jones (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) and psychologist Dr Trevor Hall (Trevor Hall Psychology, Cape Town, ZA) join host Dr Laura Redman (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital…

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