News tagged with vascular surgeon


Study finds catheter-based varicose vein treatments more cost-effective

Treating varicose veins with vein-stripping surgery is associated with higher costs than closing the veins with heat, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Cardiology created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

With 'snorkel' technique, vascular surgeons advance safe treatment of complex aortic aneurysms

Geraldine Vitullo lay anesthetized on an operating table in a Central Valley hospital. Her surgery had come to an unexpected stop. "I don't think I can proceed," the surgeon told Vitullo's husband.

Cardiology created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Long-term survival after less-invasive repair of abdominal aneurysm same as with 'open' procedure

Despite earlier signs that a less-invasive surgery is safer and better than "open" operations to repair potentially lethal abdominal aortic aneurysms, a study led by a Johns Hopkins professor shows survival rates after four ...

Surgery created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers closer to understanding actions of cells involved in atherosclerosis

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital are one step closer to understanding why plaque bursts in coronary arteries and causes heart attacks.

Cardiology created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study questions technique to repair ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms

A new study raises a cautionary note about the increasing use of a minimally invasive procedure to repair ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to vascular surgeon Dr. Jae Sung Cho of Loyola University Medical Center.

Surgery created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Varicose veins keep some in long pants all year

(HealthDay) -- Varicose veins are a cosmetic issue for most people, but they can be a sign of a serious medical problem for others, an expert says.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Joint patent for using the BRCA1 gene as a therapy for cardiovascular disease

St. Michael's Hospital and King Saud University have received their first joint U.S. patent to use the BRCA1 gene as a therapy for cardiovascular disease.

Genetics created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gene discovered as cause of fatal condition

Medical scientists have for the first time identified a gene responsible for a fatal abdominal condition that afflicts tens of thousands of people across the world.

Genetics created Nov 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Allowing part-time surgeons may help address workforce shortage

More part-time employment for surgeons, particularly retiring older male or young female surgeons taking time off for their families, may considerably reduce the surgeon shortage in the United States by 2030, according to ...

Other created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0