Tag: volume-1-issue-2-2008

ACP Joins AMA Specialty and Service Society

Nearly two decades ago, a handful of individuals interested in advancing the science of venous disease joined together to found the organization now known as the American College of Phlebology (ACP). Little could our foun...Continue Reading


ACP Joins AMA Specialty and Service Society

Nearly two decades ago, a handful of individuals interested in advancing the science of venous disease joined together to found the organization now known as the American College of Phlebology (ACP). Little could our foun...Continue Reading


Case Study: Sciatic Nerve Varices

Sciatic nerve varices are an uncommon condition, however, those involved in the care of patients with venous disease should have some familiarity with them. There is a dearth of information in the literature referable to...Continue Reading


Case Study: Sciatic Nerve Varices

Sciatic nerve varices are an uncommon condition, however, those involved in the care of patients with venous disease should have some familiarity with them. There is a dearth of information in the literature referable to...Continue Reading


Catheter Tips for Beginners

by Wayne Gradman, M.D. 1. A wedge or blanket under the contralateral hip helps your patient maintain eversion of the treated leg for an extended time 2. A warm blanket is my favorite way to dilate the venous system. Use...Continue Reading


Catheter Tips for Beginners

by Wayne Gradman, M.D. 1. A wedge or blanket under the contralateral hip helps your patient maintain eversion of the treated leg for an extended time 2. A warm blanket is my favorite way to dilate the venous system. Use...Continue Reading


Compounded Sclerosing Agents: Risks and Consequences

by Kenneth J. McKenna, Esq. For decades, patients have sought medical treatment for unsightly and sometimes painful varicose and spider veins. One common procedure to treat this type of venous disease is sclerotherapy: th...Continue Reading


Compounded Sclerosing Agents: Risks and Consequences

by Kenneth J. McKenna, Esq. For decades, patients have sought medical treatment for unsightly and sometimes painful varicose and spider veins. One common procedure to treat this type of venous disease is sclerotherapy: th...Continue Reading


Education in Phlebology: Getting Beyond the Basics

Many times education and learning involve doing things we’ve never done. Sometimes even doing things we don’t want to do. Yet we trust those who have experience and believe that when we are done with the educa...Continue Reading


Education in Phlebology: Getting Beyond the Basics

Many times education and learning involve doing things we’ve never done. Sometimes even doing things we don’t want to do. Yet we trust those who have experience and believe that when we are done with the educa...Continue Reading