Venous Disease - Washington Manual of Surgery

Let’s talk venous disease—Join vascular surgery resident Dr. Julia Suggs for a discussion with expert vascular surgeon Dr. Nanette Reed. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of venous disease, and serves as an additional companion to Chapter 37 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. 

In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast, Drs. Reed and Suggs discuss the assessment of deep vein thrombosis, distinguishing the appropriateness of medical and surgical management, and thrombectomy approaches. The discussion also covers duplex imaging, anticoagulation, May-Thurner syndrome, pulmonary embolism prevention, and postoperative considerations for patients with venous disease. 

Guest Host: 

Julia Suggs, MD – Vascular surgery resident at WashU Medicine. 

Guest: 

Nanette Reed, MD – Dr. Reed is a vascular surgeon specializing in revascularization and limb preservation. She is now on faculty at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

Show notes:

Esmark bandage: Very elastic, rubber or polyisoprene bandage used for limb exsanguination or clot expression when it is wrapped tightly around an arm or leg.

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