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Devices, Data, and Economics: Decision Making in Today's Endovenous Environment
Venous expert Jose I. Almeida, MD, discusses the high mark set by current thermal ablation data, the forces affecting adoption of new therapies, and the economic realities facing today's venous practices.
Optimal Imaging for Varicose Vein Procedures
Which modalities to use and why.
By José, I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT
Techniques for Venous Reflux Disease Evaluation
Patient positioning, imaging, and clinical exam methods for accurate diagnosis.
By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Successful Endovenous Ablation
Is it the technology or the technique?
By Steve Elias, MD, with Jose I. Almeida, MD; Peter Gloviczki, MD; Nick Morrison, MD; and Julianne Stoughton, MD
Options for Treating the Saphenous Vein
A discussion of radiofrequency versus laser versus chemical ablation.
By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT, and Jeffrey K. Raines, PhD, RVT
Endovenous Ablation Without Anesthesia?
Early experience with a new laser wavelength that is highly absorbable by water.
By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT
Saphenous Vein Ablation
Do different laser wavelengths translate into different patient experiences?
By Edward G. Mackay, MD; Jose I. Almeida, MD; and Jeffrey K. Raines, PhD
Venous Issues Relative to CLI
Do arterial and venous disease overlap in patients with tissue loss?
By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, and Cristal Boatright, MMS, PA-C
Who Should Treat Vein Disease?
Defining higher standards for vein specialists.
By Steve Elias, MD, FACS, FACPh, and Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Current State of Endovenous Ablation
A look at the current clinical and commercial state of this continuously growing field.
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy
With more studies on the horizon, foam therapy is finding its role in treating venous medical conditions.
The Utility of Venous Imaging
Deciding which modalities to use for determining patient candidacy, procedural planning, course, and follow-up.
Nonthermal Ablation for the Treatment of Varicose Veins
The evolving minimally invasive methods for saphenous vein ablation.
The Joint Venous Consortium: Rationale and Proposed Goals
Maximizing the doctor/patient relationship through education and oversight.
By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS; Steve Elias, MD, FACS; and Neil M. Khilnani, MD
Iliocaval Stenting for Advanced Chronic Venous Disease
Stenting iliocaval venous lesions on the basis of clinical suspicion and IVUS.
Catheter-Directed Sclerotherapy for Saphenous Vein Incompetence
An update on the recent progress and current areas of clinical study and development using this therapeutic option.
Office-Based Venous Care: Deep and Superficial
A brief review of available therapies for venous conditions and commentary on current reimbursement for services.
Candidacy for Endovenous Ablation
What makes a patient a good candidate or a noncandidate, how we know, and whether that has changed in the past 5 years.
