This month guest host, Ramesh Tripathi, (University of Queensland, Au) meets with Dr Lt Dawn Coleman (University of Michigan, US) a clinical associate professor in vascular surgery, to discuss her experience as a general military surgeon in the US reserve army. Hear them discuss issues around wellness and burnout and in the US military and civilian life and her role in the Society of Vascular Surgery (SVS) wellness group. Learn what it's like to work under threat with mass casualties in small teams and understand what preparations are required. Hear how her background in vascular surgery benefited her deployment as a US reservist general surgeon and helped make her "a better general surgeon" and how her deployment experience taught her the importance of team communication, relationships and gratitude. They discuss treatment options in vascular-related injuries on the front line and how the use of tourniquets have become standard use in emergency field medicine.

Why is the Asian population so different and difficult to treat for BTK complications compared to their European counterparts? This month’s vascularPODCAST episode features guest host, Associate Professor Andrew Choong and panellists Associate Profs Tjung Tang and Edward Choke (Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore) to discuss chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI) with a focus on why ‘endovascular-first’ is the go-to treatment option in Singapore. They examine the latest trial data available to support treatment options and consider what the future holds for CLTI treatment and BTK vasculature. Hear them discuss: - The differences between treating patients for BTK: Asia vs Europe - Examination of available data: FUTURE-BTK and MERLION - The Paclitaxel safety controversy, including an examination of the Katsanos meta-analysis - Sirolimus as a future technology for SFA, popliteal disease and BTK - DBCs to treat BTK: which are appropriate? - The future for CLTI treatment options and BTK vasculature

Should an aneurysm always be treated? Steven Black, MD, hosts this month’s episode and is joined by guests Prof Ian Loftus, Prof Bijan Modarai and Dr Jude Partridge to answer this question. Together they discuss the appropriateness of aortic aneurysm intervention, for the treatment of aortic disease. They consider the impact of the NICE guidelines and explore what’s important to the patient before selecting treatment options, considering factors such as QoL and highlight the need for patient-centred care. They examine the impact that COVID-19 has had on aortic services and debate whether it’s appropriate to increase the aneurysm threshold because of stretched services. An episode that attempts to move the conversation forwards and drive change; tune in to hear more on: - Selecting the right patients for aneurysm intervention 
- Cost-effectiveness, available technology and outcomes 
- RCTs: the importance of trial designs 
- Which intervention, which technology and considerations for safety
- The appropriate outcome measures
- Is there an appetite to change practice?
- The future for AAA treatment and intervention Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Sponsored by Medtronic.

In this month’s episode, host Kush Desai joins an expert panel of venous specialists that includes Stephen Black, Steve Elias, Tony Gasparis, Nicos Labropoulos and Gerry O’Sullivan, discussing how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the practice of venous medicine.   They discuss their experiences and the dichotomy of treatment restrictions across the globe,  in particular highlighting the disparities between the UK, Ireland and the US. In addition, they consider the steps that can be taken to return to adequate levels of treatment, and the key considerations that need to be taken into account as normality ensues.    Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series.  Submit your questions/feedback via: [podcast@radcliffe-group.com] In this episode they discuss: * How has it disrupted your practice in each wave? * Why is there a dichotomy between US and UK pandemic? * The thrombotic risk of COVID * Practising outside of your clinical area * Recovery and returning to normal * Concluding remarks Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today!    Produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Sponsored by Medtronic.

In this month’s episode, host Ramesh Tripathi meets with four key female figures in vascular medicine, Julie Freischlag (Wake Forest Baptist Health, NC, US), Erica L Mitchell (Uni of Tennessee, US), Bernadette Aulivola (Loyola University, IL, US) and Shipra Arya (Uni of Stanford, CA, US) to discuss what it means to be a woman in vascular surgery today. They discuss their personal experiences as women in vascular medicine, share the challenges and issues they have faced as a result of gender bias and consider how leadership principles and society support can help move the dial to remove these barriers for future generations.  Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series.  Submit your questions/feedback via: podcast@radcliffe-group.com Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! In this episode they discuss: [02.05] Their journeys into medicine [06.00] Importance of sponsorship and mentorship [15.00] Challenges [32.00] SVS initiatives to improve inclusion and diversity [48.00] Diversity in publishing   Produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Sponsored by Medtronic.

In this month’s vascularPODCAST episode, host Kush Desai, MD, joins guests Ronald Winokur, Neil Khilnani, Kathleen Gibson, and Mark Meissner to discuss the topic of female pelvic venous disease. Together they examine the latest literature, and the impact new scientific data has on treatment options. They also address the significant knowledge gap that exists and consider how physicians should assess, diagnose and measure outcomes to effectively treat these patients. Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series. Submit your questions/feedback via: podcast@radcliffe-group.com.

“Diabetic Foot” is referred to a condition that involves alterations in the structure, function and integrity of tissues of the foot. Diabetic patients typically have loss of sensation, structural deformities, propensity to infection and poor circulation. Therefore there is a crying need for comprehensive Diabetic Foot care to prevent complications and extend the life of the lower limb and prevent amputations. In this month’s vascularPODCAST episode, guests Prof Joseph L Mills (Baylor College of Medicine, TX, US) and Prof David Armstrong (USC, South Carolina, US) join host Prof Ramesh Tripathi (Uni of Queensland, AU) to discuss their unique approach to managing diabetic foot ulcers using the “ Toe, Flow and Go” concepts. With great camaraderie, hear them discuss the benefits of having combined treatment from both a podiatrist and vascular specialist to provide complimentary care for these patients. Highlights include an overview of their unique approach, established as part of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), which has since been adopted in numerous centres across the US, as well as tips for establishing a similar clinic in your area and long-term management and treatment options of the diabetic foot. Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series. Submit your questions/feedback via: podcast@radcliffe-group.com. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! In this episode they discuss: [03.49] How did they join forces to establish the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA)? [06.15] Establishing joint care: the importance of team medicine in vascular and podiatry medicine [13.07] The role of podiatry in amputation prevention [20.50] The 7 steps to establish a ‘toe and flow’ foot care clinic [28.35] Managing patients and follow-up: can a patient ever be healed? [36.00] Continuity of care, patient adherence and the ‘foot selfie’. [58.00] When to treat: time is tissue and the future of the diabetic foot. Produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Sponsored by Medtronic.

Peter Gloviczki wanted to be a Professor of Surgery at just 6 years old and is an iconic and inspirational, award-winning vascular surgeon and magician. In this episode, Associate Prof Ramesh Tripathi (Queensland University, AU) meets with Emeritus Professor Peter Gloviczki (Mayo Clinic, US) for an insightful interview with the legendary vascular surgeon, as they look back at various aspects of his career to understand what helped shape his role as a physician. Hear them discuss aspects of his formative years including his education and training, his challenges, motivations and his stint as a famous Hungarian magician! They also look to the future and his role as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Vascular Surgery and discuss the latest issues surrounding diversity, inclusion and equality in vascular surgery, especially for women. Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series. Submit your questions/feedback via: podcast@radcliffe-group.com. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! In this episode they discuss: [05.45] Differences in teaching styles: then and now [09.00] History of his training: Europe vs US [10.40] The man, the magic: where did the magic come from? [15.23] Why did he never specialise? To niche or not to niche in surgery. [18.35] Career challenges [20.25] Highlights of his presidency at SVS [23.44] How important is patient centred practice? [27.36] Gender diversity: issues in Vascular Surgery [35.27] His autobiography [38.25] His motivators Produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Sponsored by Medtronic.

This first episode in our brand new vascularPODCAST series, features Associate Professor Kush R Desai (Northwestern University, US) and Mr Stephen Black (Guy’s and St Thomas’, UK) host an informal discussion around the shifting tides in vascular education, with a specific focus on online learning for both physicians and industry. Hear them unpick the pros and cons of the virtual learning environment and hear their thoughts on where vascular education is heading in the future given the last 6 months in light of COVID-19. Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series. Submit your questions/feedback via: podcast@radcliffe-group.com. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today!