World-Renowned Phlebologists Meet in Sedona

Dr. Morrison hosted the 5th Annual Sedona Days medical conference which featured extensive discussions among nearly 40 invited vein specialists, including many of the leading phlebologists in the world. This unique conference format was developed for German-speaking phlebologists in Appenzell, Switzerland and in 2007 Dr. Morrison organized and hosted the 1st Sedona Days conference.

This year the compression stocking company, Medi, provided an unrestricted education grant to allow the conference to continue on an annual basis, for which Dr. Morrison and all invited attendees thanked the Medi staff.

The topics that were covered included Compression Therapy for Mixed Ulcers, presented by Drs. Hugo Partsch of Austria and Giovanni Mosti of Italy, perhaps the two most important investigators in the world regarding compression therapy; Mechanical Phlebectomy by Prof. Tom Wakefield, from the University of Michigan; Patient Positioning for Venous Duplex Examination and Duplex Findings in Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency by Joseph Zygmunt,RVT and Diana Neuhardt, RVT, two of the most respected sonographers in the U.S.; Complex Venous Disorder Live Case Duplex Evaluation by Dr. Nicos Labropoulos of Stonybrook University; Management of Superficial Thrombophlebitis and Indications for Factor Xa Inhibitors by Dr. Stephanie Dentoni, Vascular Medicine specialist; Bonn Vein Study and Vein Consult Project by Prof. Eberhard Rabe, President of the German Phlebology Society and Felizitas Pannier of Maastricht University, Netherlands; Long Catheter Foam Sclerotherapy and Duration of Injected Active Sclerosant by Dr. Attilio Cavezzi of Italy; Pelvic Venous Insufficiency by Drs. Mark Meissner from the University of Washington and Mel Rosenblatt of Connecticut; Inflammatory Aspects of Venous Disease by Dr. Joseph Raffetto from the VA Hospital in Bostin, and Markers of Progressive Primary Venous Insufficiency by Drs. Robert Kistner, one of the true pioneers of deep venous disease treatment, and Tony Gasparis of the Stonybrook University.

The presentations were outstanding as were the following discussions, some of which were held on a hike into the wilderness around Sedona Red Rock country.

We are very grateful to Medi, for the supporting grant and look forward to next year’s conference.

Attention all Phlebology Experts…

Attention all Phlebology experts, The 3rd edition of Phlebology Forum, edited by Nick Morrison, MD, is available through the American College of Phlebology, http://www.phlebology.org/resources. This issue of Phlebology Forum features a number of very important articles on practical situations with which we all routinely deal in our practices, well-reviewed by renowned experts in the field of Phlebology. The Editorial staff of Phlebology Forum welcomes all feedback and suggestions from readers.

PBS Special about Veins

The American College of Phlebology, ACP, is a national association for vein specialists in the United States. The ACP members just put on a PBS special about veins that aired Tuesday night on KAET/Channel 8 in Arizona. Phlebologists flew in from all over the country to be on an expert panel for the show, including our very own Dr Nick Morrison. Below is a link to watch the episode, in case you missed it:

http://healthyveins.org/

Press Release-Public Awareness About Veins on PBS

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CONTACT:
Mike Armitage, Director of Marketing & Communications at American College of Phlebology
marmitage@acpmail.com
510.346.6800 ext 112

KAET TO AIR VEIN HEALTH DOCUMENTARY
American College of Phlebology Supported Special to Air March 13, 2012

San Leandro, CA – February 27, 2011 – In a partnership with the American College of Phlebology, KAET, the Phoenix PBS affiliate will air the documentary “Vein Health: Discoveries, New Technologies and Breakthroughs” March 13, 2012 at 7pm MST as part of their spring pledge drive.

“Vein disorders affect nearly 80 million people in this country,” said Executive Producer, Richard Taylor. “We created this show to deal with many of the questions and misperceptions that surround this important topic.”

Hosted by Dr. Helane Fronek, a leading specialist in the field of phlebology (the study of vein disease), “Vein Health: Discoveries, New Technologies and Breakthroughs” walks the audience through the basics of how the venous system works, what happens when veins break down and the various treatment options. Dr. Fronek also moderates a panel of distinguished vein care experts from across the country, consisting of Drs. Melvin Rosenblatt, Stephanie Dentoni, Lowell Kabnick, Nick Morrison and Steve Zimmet, who discuss vein health and take questions from a live studio audience.

The show will air on KAET channel 8 in Phoenix March 13, 2012 at 7pm MST, and will stream via the internet at: http://www.healthyveins.org.

About the American College of Phlebology
The American College of Phlebology is the premier association for physicians and allied health professionals working in the field of venous disorders, including such disorders as varicose and spider veins, venous ulcers and DVT. Comprised of more than 2,000 phlebology professionals, the ACP is a forum for healthcare professionals treating venous disease to exchange medical knowledge, as well as offering vein treatment education and training with the goal of improving the quality of patient care.

For more information about the American College of Phlebology, visit www.phlebology.org.
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Heavy D Died of Blood Clot

LA coroner says Heavy D died of natural causes.

Please wear compression stockings on airplane flights and long car rides to avoid blood clots. It could save your life. A famous rapper, Heavy D died of a pulmonary embolism, aka blood clot, after a long flight. If you have restless leg, feet or ankle swelling, or pain in your legs, please seek help from a Phlebologist, aka Vein Doctor. They can treat the veins in your legs, so you don’t have to live with those symptoms or get a blood clot.

Pain in Legs?

Do you have pain in your legs? Do your legs feel restless or tired? Do your varicose veins ache? If so, you should see a vein doctor as these are common symptoms of vein disease. A vein doctor, Phlebologist, can diagnose and treat your veins, so you don’t have to live with the pain anymore. Find a doctor who is Board Certified in Phlebology. This will ensure that they have had the proper training in veins and vein disease. Don’t rely on medication or natural remedies to ease the pain. Why just put a bandage on it, when you could treat the cause and be free from pain? Have your veins treated today.

Dr Morrison Receives Award

The Arizona Medical Association, ArMA, chose Dr Nick Morrison to receive a National Service Award, to recognize his presidency of The American College of Phlebology from 2008-2010. The American College of Phlebology is a national organization of Physicians and other health care professionals who specialize in veins and vein disease. Dr Morrison was invited to the 2011 President’s Banquet on June 3rd to receive this amazing award. What an honor!

Embarrassed to wear shorts?

Are you wearing jeans in the summer to cover the veins on your legs? Why are you suffering through another summer, sweating in pants?

This is not just a cosmetic issue, you could have a medical condition that will worsen with time. Don’t wait until you have discoloration on your legs, an ulcer, or worse, a blood clot.

Would you go to the doctor if you had a tooth ache or an ear ache? Of course you would, so why won’t you go to the doctor if you have leg pain, discomfort, etc?

Make an appointment for a consultation to have your veins looked at. It doesn’t hurt, and it is worth it. You will feel so much better once you are armed with knowledge about veins and vein disease, knowing you are not alone.

Why be embarrassed about your legs for the rest of your life? All of the treatments for veins are minimally-invasive and done in a doctor’s office.

Do your research! Find a Board Certified Phlebologist who specializes in veins only!

Don’t wait…

Don’t wait until you have ulcers, leg swelling, skin discoloration, varicose veins, restless legs, or a DVT to have your veins looked at or treated.

Approximately, 50% of women and 25% of men have vein disease by the time they are 50 years of age, and 85% of people don’t know what to do about it.

Seek advice from a board certified Phlebologist, which is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of veins and vein disease.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON’T WAIT, your leg health is too important.

 

Only 10 Are Board Certified

Only 10 Doctors in Arizona are board certified in Phlebology, which is the study of veins and vein disease. A Phlebologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease. Dr Nick Morrison and Dr Charles Rogers of Morrison Vein Institute are 2 of the 10 board certified Phlebologists in Arizona. You should consult a board certified Phlebologist, if you are experiencing symptoms of vein disease, such as:

-Restless leg                                                                         -Pain or aching

-Leg Cramping                                                                     -Leg heaviness

-Swollen legs or ankle                                                       -Burning or numbness

-Varicose veins                                                                  -Skin Changes or ulcers

If you want to find a Board Certified Phlebologist in your area, go to

http://www.americanboardofphlebology.org