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The Secret To Providing Better Care To Vulnerable Populations
Manage episode 375959268 series 1374780
The most vulnerable populations suffering from poor circulation, known as Peripheral Artery Disease Who are at-risk of amputation, are those living in Medical Deserts. A "medical desert" describes a community lacking access to medical necessities, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. For the PAD patient, that medical necessity is a vascular specialist. One-third of hospitals across the U.S have postings for vascular surgeons, and because of that patients are progressing to a limb-threatening stage of the, known as critical limb ischemia, where the threat of amputation is real without timely, effective, limb-saving care. If only there was a way for vascular specialists in other areas to help physicians in medical deserts better care for these patients? That's the Idea behind Zivian Health. Co-Founder Dr.Rafid Fadul, an Intensive Care Pulmonologist, shares how Zivian Health is striving to improve collaboration amongst physicians across the globe. By connecting physicians across geographical boundaries and leveraging technology-driven solutions like telemedicine, Zivian Health aims to Bridge the gap between medical deserts and areas with greater access to specialized care.
102 episodes
Manage episode 375959268 series 1374780
The most vulnerable populations suffering from poor circulation, known as Peripheral Artery Disease Who are at-risk of amputation, are those living in Medical Deserts. A "medical desert" describes a community lacking access to medical necessities, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. For the PAD patient, that medical necessity is a vascular specialist. One-third of hospitals across the U.S have postings for vascular surgeons, and because of that patients are progressing to a limb-threatening stage of the, known as critical limb ischemia, where the threat of amputation is real without timely, effective, limb-saving care. If only there was a way for vascular specialists in other areas to help physicians in medical deserts better care for these patients? That's the Idea behind Zivian Health. Co-Founder Dr.Rafid Fadul, an Intensive Care Pulmonologist, shares how Zivian Health is striving to improve collaboration amongst physicians across the globe. By connecting physicians across geographical boundaries and leveraging technology-driven solutions like telemedicine, Zivian Health aims to Bridge the gap between medical deserts and areas with greater access to specialized care.
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