07/20/2010: Mass General vascular surgeon named president-elect of medical society
Richard P. Cambria, MD, is the fourth Mass General surgeon to lead the Society for Vascular Surgery, the largest medical society of vascular surgeons.
05/17/2010: Patient selection criteria and interventional treatment parameters for renal artery stenosis
The medical community has made great strides treating coronary and carotid artery diseases and reducing mortality associated with myocardial infarctions and strokes. While as many as 3 million Americans have renal artery stenosis (RAS)—a condition that narrows or blocks the vessels that supply blood to the kidneys—RAS is often overlooked and underdiagnosed.
03/10/2010: Surviving a brain stem stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious, long-term disability in the United States. The Stroke Service at the Massachusetts General Hospital Vascular Center successfully treat one of emergency medicine’s toughest stroke cases.
02/26/2010: Stents and surgery both safe for prevention of stroke, study says
Investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital revealed the results of the CREST trial, a study that looked at the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy versus stenting in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis, and found that these two medical procedures are both equally safe and effective.
02/04/2010: Dr. Michael R. Jaff invited to chair a California health task force
Dr. Michael R. Jaff named chairman and moderator of a task force aimed at increasing awareness of peripheral artery disease.
01/05/2010: Unparalleled prevention and treatment services target stroke
The Massachusetts General Hospital Stroke and Carotid Artery Disease program, an integral part of the hospital’s Vascular Center, features one of the broadest arrays of stroke prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options available in the United States. The program’s multidisciplinary care model addresses the complexities of stroke care through the integration of sophisticated imaging technologies, advanced clinical care, and cutting-edge research.
11/05/2009: Miracle patient revived after 57 minutes
Mass General Hospital physician, Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, attributes Laura Geraghty's heart attack recovery to immediate and effective CPR. Now Rosenfield and Geraghty are advocating for CPR instruction in Massachusetts high schools.
11/03/2009: Mass General experts discuss diabetes
Our physicians discuss the education, management and prevention of diabetes, a condition affecting nearly 24 million adults and children in the United States.
10/19/2009: Clots traveling from lower veins may not be the cause of pulmonary embolism in trauma patients
A report from a team of Massachusetts General Hospital physicians calls into question the longstanding belief that pulmonary embolism – the life-threatening blockage of a major blood vessel in the lungs – is caused in trauma patients by a blood clot traveling from vessels deep within the legs or lower torso.
09/23/2009: Mass General raises funds to support cardiovascular research
Massachusetts General Hospital partnered with the American Heart Association during the 2009 Boston Heart Walk, an event that raises funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research.
06/22/2009: Free fun and educational activities for everyone to enjoy
Join Massachusetts General Hospital and MassGeneral for Children medical staff June 27 - 28 in casual, face-to-face discussions on a variety of topics addressing health concerns for people of every age.
06/02/2009: Nurse recognized for outstanding work with brain aneurysm patients
The Boston Globe recently recognized Deidre Buckley, RN, NP, in its honorary feature, Salute to Nurses. Selected from nurses nominated from across New England, including 23 from Mass General, Buckley stands out as continually going above and beyond the call of duty.
03/31/2009: Vascular Center physicians keep marathoner in the race
Ana Gamboa Webelman has suffered four venous thromboembolic events, or deep vein blood clots, during her lifetime. The clots threatened to end her days as a runner until Robert Schainfeld, DO, and Stephan Wicky, MD, physicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital Vascular Center, were able to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of the clots - May-Thurner syndrome.
03/18/2009: DVT: What you should know
Massachusetts General Hospital to join landmark trial for the prevention of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome.
01/16/2009: 2008 Warren Triennial Prize awarded
MGH Hotline 1/16/09 The MGH research community gathered Oct. 29 to celebrate the presentation of the 2008 Warren Triennial Prize to Gary Ruvkun, PhD, of the MGH Department of Molecular Biology, and Victor Ambros, PhD, of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
01/09/2009: In memoriam: Alan D. Hilgenberg, MD
A leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, Alan D. Hilgenberg, MD, was an expert in the surgical management of thoracic aortic aneurysms. In 1999, he was named co-director of the newly created Mass General Center for Thoracic Aortic Surgery.
11/20/2008: New thinking and innovation frees patient from fear of aneurysm rupture
When Allan Richardson was diagnosed with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA), an abnormal enlargement of the aorta, the doctors near his Vermont home offered little hope. But hope was restored after a phone call to the Massachusetts General Hospital Vascular Center.
10/08/2008: Back on track
When Richard Horgan, age 72, was vacationing with the family at Disney World, he began to speak haltingly - with a slight stutter. Before the week was over, Richard would be diagnosed with stroke, serious kidney problems, and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
10/08/2008: National vascular experts meet at Mass General to share best practices
Discussions about collaboration, both internally and among other institutions, dominated the agenda of the first Vascular Center Consortium hosted by the Massachusetts General Hospital Vascular Center in Boston on October 6 through 7.
10/02/2008: Pushing through the miles and beating vascular disease
Every year Janice Williams, a 41-year-old dental assistant, runs a 10K to support breast cancer research. In 2001, she finished the race in just 46 minutes, 53 seconds. In 2006, her finishing time slowed down to over 1 hour, 7 minutes.
10/02/2008: Quick action helps woman recover from DVT and serious complications
Nancy Hammer never thought about her vascular health until a day of shopping left her in serious pain. There she was diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT).
10/01/2008: Man gets walking to improve blood flow and overall health
Eugene Tarsky, 73, had never heard of peripheral artery disease (PAD) when he was first diagnosed three years ago. But careful monitoring by doctors and a commitment to reducing his risk factors have kept him healthy and free from complications.
07/18/2008: Mass General "with the guidelines"
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association are recognizing Massachusetts General Hospital for its performance in treating stroke patients using the association’s Get With The Guidelines program.
06/11/2008: Massachusetts General Hospital ranked on U.S. News national honor roll
The third oldest general hospital in the United States and the oldest and largest hospital in New England, Mass General continues its tradition of excellence today. The hospital is consistently ranked among the top five hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. In 2008, Mass General was redesignated a Magnet hospital, the highest honor for nursing excellence awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
05/30/2008: A procedure to repair it all
An aortic dissection caused pooling of blood around Gabriella Browne’s heart as well as complications to her abdominal organs - two conditions that greatly put her life at risk.
05/17/2010: Advances at Mass General
Advances at Mass General, spring 2010 issue
Read Advances at Mass General, a bi-annual news magazine published for our colleagues from the physicians of Massachusetts General Hospital.
05/06/2010: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: Current Concepts and Challenges
This course provides an in-depth examination of a spectrum of topics related to the management of patients with vascular disease.
10/08/2009: Third Annual Care of the Patient With Vascular Disease Conference
The third annual conference dedicated to the care of vascular patients
10/05/2009: Heart Disease in Women - 2009 Update
Heart Disease in Women 2009 Update brings together experts in women's heart health to discuss how to best diagnose and treat this population.
CNN segment on Peripheral Arterial Disease featuring Dr. Michael Jaff
Dr. Michael Jaff, Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Vascular Center, is featured in a CNN segment on Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Talk with your doctor about peripheral artery disease
Deborah Hines, NP, encourages talking with your doctor about peripheral artery disease, a circulatory condition in which arteries narrowed by atherosclerosis reduce blood flow to the limbs, particularly to the legs and arms.
Recognize the symptoms of peripheral artery disease
Michael Jaff, DO, encourages the public to recognize the symptoms of peripheral artery disease, a circulatory condition in which arteries narrowed by atherosclerosis reduce blood flow to the limbs, particularly to the legs and arms.
Specialized care for the cardiovascular system
Physicians from the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center and Vascular Center work together to treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
Trailer for Boston Med
Trailer for the eight-part documentary featuring clinicians at Mass General.
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