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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds

Vascular Physician

· Diabetic management is important in preventing the progression of disease. Referrals to nutritional programs or specialists can be beneficial. · · Ensure appropriate hypertension management and medication. With adequate examination, referral and intervention, many of these limbs could have been saved. (1)

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What is a Vascular Surgeon?

Vascular Physician

Interventional Radiologist- similar expertise to vascular surgeons in balloons and stents ONLY- If long term medical management or open surgery is a better option for the patient, they refer them to a vascular surgeon. Vein Doctors- Many specialties have learned how to treat veins AFTER their formal training.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Vascular Physician

1) Mild symptoms should be managed conservatively with lifestyle changes, risk factor modifications (e.g., It is completely relieved by rest and most commonly affects the calf, buttock, hip, and thigh. (1) tobacco cessation, control of blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol), and exercise. (1,

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

220 and was described on HP&M’s blog here. In general, EKRA prohibits, knowingly and willfully, soliciting, receiving, paying or offering kickbacks in exchange for referring to, inducing a referral to, or using the services of a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory. EKRA is codified at 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

220 and was described on HP&M’s blog here. In general, EKRA prohibits, knowingly and willfully, soliciting, receiving, paying or offering kickbacks in exchange for referring to, inducing a referral to, or using the services of a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory. EKRA is codified at 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Yes, and so thinking about these imaging modalities, I keep coming back to the fact that most of the time when we’re ordering one, it’s because we’re thinking about what’s next from a management standpoint for the patient. They’re not just the test referral center. See you next time.

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

We talk with them about the epidemiology, assessment, and management of dysphagia, including the role of modifying the consistency of food and liquids, feeding tubes, and the role of dysphagia rehabilitation like tongue and cough strengthening. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith. I think someone has a song request for Alex.

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