How has education and training for physicians changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? Steve Elias, MD, meets with key industry figures from AngioDynamics, Philips, Medtronic as well as event organisers, Radcliffe Group, to gain a different perspective, this time from industry on their response to the recent pandemic. Gain insight on:  How industry has responded to ensure the health and safety of both employees and patients  How industry is supporting remote patient management  The importance of the securing the right personality for presenting virtually  The importance of the ‘rep role ..read more

Today's panellists have a wide variety of specialities and feature a vascular surgeon (Sergio Gianesini), a podiatrist (Sean Pincus), a physiotherapist (Nicole Redman) and an orthopaedic specialist (Fred Louw) who together discuss the importance of the calf pump, otherwise known as the peripheral heart muscle. In this episode they discuss: - How important is the calf pump? - How to improve calf function: the podiatrist and the venous physician - Patient rehabilitation: the importance of calf pump exercise and peri-operative exercises, pre-op physio and early mobilisation - The role of the foot ..read more

What considerations must be made by vascular surgeons during peri-operative care? In this month's episode of VeinPODCAST, Dr Matther Gibbs (Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) and Dr Toby Richards (The Iron Clinic, London, UK) join Dr Laura Redman to discuss the use of iron or blood in peri-operative patients. In this episode, they discuss: - The effect of anaemia on patient outcomes - The use of intravenous iron at altitude - Appropriateness of blood vs iron in intervention - Guidelines for pre-operative blood management - Differences in patient population - The impact of diet on iron defi ..read more

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, Cape Town, ZA) in a discussion on surgery and sports in both vascular disease and recovery. Dr Jones and Dr Hall both share their unique viewpoints as ex-athletes and medical professionals. Discussion Points include: - Mental well-being and patien ..read more

Are we in a current state of dystopia with regards to societal live meetings? Are these now a thing of the past? In this month’s podcast episode, Steve Elias, MD is joined by executive directors from The American Venous Forum, The American Vein and Lymphatic Society, The Society of Vascular Surgery and The Society of Interventional Radiology, who together look at the current challenges for the future of society meetings and consider the steps they are taking to work towards a ‘new normal’. In this session, they debate and discuss suggestions for innovation, as well as new engagement strategies ..read more

“Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgement difficult.” Hippocrates Vascular malformation is a generalised term that refers to congenital anomalies of veins, lymph vessels, or arteries. Without treatment, vascular malformations will not go away but can be treated to alleviate pain and reduce their size. In this month's episode of VeinPODCAST, Dr Laura Redman (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Foreshore, Cape Town, ZA) discusses vascular malformations with specialist Professor Wayne Yakes (The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center, Englewood, CO, U ..read more

“Life is short, the art long.” Hippocrates Research and intervention in venous and lymphatic disease have grown exponentially in the last two decades. So, what are the benefits of a multidisciplinary team approach in treatment? In this month's episode of veinPODCAST, host Dr Laura Redman (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) sits down with members of her team, Sr Emily Abendanon (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) and Khaya Seleteng (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) to discuss their team-based approach to venous and ..read more

To treat or not to treat, that is the question. In this week's episode, host Dr Laura Redman considers the darker side of medicine to discuss whether venous disease is being treated for the right reasons and is joined by panellists, Prof Lowell Kabnick (Vascular Surgeon, US) and Dr Muhammed Zaki Shaik (Life Mount Edgemont Hospital, SA) who together discuss this topical issue with consideration for treating C2 varicose veins, venous ulcers and venous insufficiency. Discussion points include: - Clinical appropriateness: medical necessity vs cosmetic - Funding, remuneration models and ethics: doc ..read more

Is 2020 the death of the congress as we know it? Will a phoenix rise from the ashes and what will future congress sessions look like in the future? Societal representatives, Manjit Gohel (Charing Cross), Jose Almeida (IVC), Antonio Gasparis (Venous Symposium), Nicos Labroupoulos (EVM) and Prof Frank Veith (VEITH), join the discussion today to examine the issues impacting venous meetings in 2020. Listen to them discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on society meeting attendance this year and what’s been learnt about hosting meetings as a result. Hear them discuss the pros and cons of virtual ..read more

This month's episode hosted by veinPODCAST's new anchor, Dr Laura Redman (Vascular Surgeon, Cape Town, SA) features guests Prof Håkan Brorson (Plastic Surgeon, Malmö, Sweden) and Suzie Davey (Occupational/Lymphoedema Therapist, SA) to discuss issues surrounding primary and secondary lymphoedema in patients. Highlights include discussions around: - Dr Brorson's pioneering research on the pathophysiology and treatment of lymphoedema with liposuction; - Debulking and the importance of a team-based approach; - Patient selection criteria and preparations; - Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) vs bandag ..read more