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Vascular Disease, a Serious Problem in the U.S. - Study to be Presented
Publish Date : 11/21/2004 1:50:00 PM Source : American Local News Onlypunjab.com
Alik Farber, MD, Clinical Chief of Vascular Surgery, Cedars-Mt. Sinai Hospital (Los Angeles, CA) will present a recent study conducted by a group of vascular surgeons that shows a significant increase in the number of vascular surgery procedures performed in the United States. The presentation will take place today at 5:30 p.m. at the New York Sheraton Hotel and Towers Vascular disease continues to be a serious problem in the United States affecting a large percentage of Americans over the age of 50 but experts warn that as the population ages and their lifespan increases, vascular disease will become a serious and costly healthcare issue.
Investigators polled 200 members of the general public (GP) and 161 first-year medical students (MS) via a random-digital telephone and paper-based survey in a niche market. A 58-item multiple choice vascular surgery knowledge questionnaire (VSQ) was formulated that included the most commonly performed vascular surgery procedures, presenting illness and training. Statistical analysis was used to assess differences in the VSQ. The survey revealed that that there is a significant knowledge deficit among the GP and MS about the field of vascular surgery. This portends serious implications that will affect the public health in the United States and the future of the specialty. The mean VSQ score for the GP and MS groups was 54 + 14% and 66 + 13% respectively. Forty-one percent of the GP group received a score of less than 50%. Only 50% of the GP group and 51% of the MS group agreed with the statement that “…vascular surgeons perform procedures on all blood vessels with the exception of the heart and brain.” Just 24% of the GP group agreed that vascular surgeons treated patients with non-healing wounds and only half of the GP group agreed that vascular surgeons treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. At five years, the GP group significantly underestimated the average length of postgraduate training to become a vascular surgeon. The level of education, income and residence in the western states, but not age or gender, significantly correlated with higher scores. GP subjects who admitted to knowing about vascular surgery received scores similar to those of subjects who did not (59% vs. 53%; Responding to the survey, Dr. Frank J. Veith, MD, Chairman of the American Board of Vascular Surgery and the William J. Von Liebig Chair for Vascular Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY) said, “This study is just the tip of the iceberg. If you were to execute the same exact survey across the U.S., the findings would be equally alarming. There is no question that the public is at risk. Healthcare costs will continue to escalate unless the insurance industry and government recognizes that specialization for vascular surgery will dramatically improve patient quality and contain costs. We need to educate first year medical students about the specialty. This can only be accomplished through the formation of an independent vascular surgery Board,” concluded Veith. About VEITHsymposium™: Now entering its fourth decade, VEITHsymposium™ has been the epicenter of physician education for the global vascular community. This international congress attracts over 2,500 leaders in the field. More than 250 international clinician/educators present the latest topics, advances and data and then validate these concepts through the dynamic interactive faculty/audience exchange that ends each session. VEITHsymposium™ is sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY) with CME credit issued by Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY).
Contact info Pauline T. Mayer www.veithpress.org 1.631.979.3780 |
QuietBeauty Mobile Spa™. Hot, New Spa Party Trend Hits Los Angeles -Mobile Massage
Publish Date : 12/5/2004 6:19:00 PM
Announcing a new appealing spa service to the Los Angeles area. L.A.'s premier party planning service offers all-natural organic spa party skin treatments.
24fps Productions' Presents Stunning New High Definition Program "Destination:" on INHD
Publish Date : 12/5/2004 5:08:00 PM
New Series Pilot Features Compelling Voyages Premiering on INHD Networks December 5, 2004
Young Executives Changing the Rules of Corporate America
Publish Date : 12/5/2004 4:36:00 PM
America's newest high level executive to put his knuckle marks in the face of corporate USA, is a thirty-something, Zaga Studios CEO, Jamie Brown. Brought in to restructure international....
Congress Can’t Decide - Honor Horses or Kill Them
Publish Date : 12/5/2004 3:45:00 PM
Congress honors American horses with a “National Day of the Horse,” then passes an amendment sending thousands of horses to their death.
American Academy of Financial Management ™ Builds
Publish Date : 12/5/2004 9:20:00 AM
AAFM ™ Becomes first financial organization and Board of Standards to build global relationship with ACBSP ™ and AACSB International ™ and 560+ Accredited Business Schools Worldwide.
DNA May Make Columbus Home 'Priceless'
Publish Date : 12/5/2004 8:43:00 AM
Specialist website, Property in Spain await FBI DNA results to prove Mallorca's oldest house they are selling for €1M, was the home of Christopher Columbus.
kidscrazy.biz Introduces the Genie Wrap
Publish Date : 12/4/2004 11:46:00 PM
“Stinking Cute Idea” turns a dull favorite into a nursery-room decorating idea
New York Designer Miata Jones Unveils New Chains and Stones Collection.
Publish Date : 12/4/2004 6:51:00 PM
Miata Jones designs launched her line of jewelry in March of 2004. The collection is hand-made in 18kt - 22kt yellow gold, gold-filled and sterling silver. Miata looks to nature to inspire her delicate creations....
Walton County Chapter American Red Cross Presents Winter Wonderland
Publish Date : 12/4/2004 6:39:00 PM
Red Cross in Monroe, Ga. will be holding a series of holiday fundraising events to delight young and old. All funds raised are to support Red Cross emergency response and education programs.
Less Invasive and More Efficient Biomaterial Products to Vastly Improve
Publish Date : 12/4/2004 5:33:00 PM
According to a new report by Millennium Research Group (MRG), the US markets for soft tissue repair patches, meshes, and slings exceeded $370 million in 2004, and will grow over 10% annually throughout the....
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