Industry Updates

American College of Phlebology (ACP) Expands Identity with New Name

After hours of deliberations, member surveys, and a unanimous vote from the board of directors, the American College of Phlebology has announced its new name: the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS). The shift in...Continue Reading


The American College of Phlebology Gets a New Name (Podcast Ep. 4)

Welcome to the VEIN Magazine Podcast with Dr. Steve Elias, where vein specialists sit around, having drinks and talking Dr. Steve Elias joins Dr. Neil Khilnani and Dr. Mark Meissner to talk about the organization formal...Continue Reading


The Improving Wisely Program (Podcast Ep. 5)

Welcome to the VEIN Magazine Podcast with Dr. Steve Elias, where vein specialists sit around, having drinks and talking Drs. Margaret Mann and Marlin Shul join Dr. Steve Elias to discuss the Improving Wisely Pilot Proje...Continue Reading


Rewriting the Guidelines for the Care of Patients with Varicose Veins (Podcast Ep. 12)

Steve Elias: Welcome everybody once again to the Vein Magazine Podcast, or better known as vein specialists sitting around and talking, having drinks. Today we're at the American Venous Forum annual meeting, and with us...Continue Reading


Pulmonary Embolism: What's New at VEITH?

This article is one of four stories that highlights the venous components covered at the November 2014 VEITHsymposium. Here are the remaining three articles that highlight what was covered at the symposium: New Develop...Continue Reading


Anterio-Venous Malformations: From VEITHsymposium

This article is one of four stories that highlights the venous components covered at the November 2014 VEITHsymposium. Here are the remaining three articles that highlight what was covered at the symposium: New Develop...Continue Reading


Large Vein Occlusion: From VEITHsymposium

This article is one of four stories that highlights the venous components covered at the November 2014 VEITHsymposium. Here are the remaining three articles that highlight what was covered at the symposium: New Develop...Continue Reading


Exploring the Possibility of an AVF/ACP Merger

by Diana Wu, David W. Doster and Keith Jansen In the Fall 2015 Issue of VEIN Magazine, Drs. Peter Pappas and Mel Rosenblatt shared their views on the benefits of a merger between the American Academy of Phlebology (ACP)...Continue Reading


Chronic DVT & The ACCESS Study: An Interview with Dr Mark Garcia

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects 600,000 people a year. A significant proportion of DVT becomes chronic. Chronic DVT is an unfortunate affliction that can incredibly limit patients' activity levels, lifestyle, and can b...Continue Reading


Making a Smooth Transition to ICD-10-CM: Planning and Training Are Key

Starting on October 1, 2015, one of the largest ICD revisions to date will go into effect for all physicians and other health care providers covered by HIPAA. With thousands of new codes added, the International Classific...Continue Reading