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Building a Successful Superficial Venous Program

  • Vascular Disease (I Weinberg, Section Editor)
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As the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency transitioned from the hospital to the office setting, a remarkable increase in provider interest developed. However, the novelty of the disease process and procedural opportunities are tempered by the challenges associated with knowledge acquisition, skill development, strategic planning, and program development. Only a unique recipe of clinical growth, technical acumen, management skill, operational efficiency, and financial sense lead to program success. Despite the variety of skills required, treating superficial venous insufficiency is obtainable for both the formally and non-formally trained physicians with sufficient commitment, education, and resources.

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  1. Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Attending, Department of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA

    Andrew Galmer DO, Jonathan Dunn MD, Maja Zaric MD, Joe F. Lau MD, PhD & Mitchell Weinberg MD

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Andrew Galmer, Jonathan Dunn, and Joe F. Lau declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Maja Zaric is a clinical consultant for Medtronic and Faculty at master Venous Course and Venous Summit Course, both sponsored by Medtronic. Mitchell Weinberg is a consultant for CSI and Medtronic and reports a grant from CSI.

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Galmer, A., Dunn, J., Zaric, M. et al. Building a Successful Superficial Venous Program. Curr Treat Options Cardio Med 19, 59 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11936-017-0557-z

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