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Q&A: Matthew Eagleton, MD, Chief of Vascular Surgery, on Innovation and Collaboration
Matthew Eagleton, MD, new chief of Vascular Surgery and co-director of the Fireman Vascular Center, discusses what led him to Mass General, some of the research initiatives he brought with him and why being a surgeon-investigator is so rewarding.
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Innovations in Treating Complex Aortic Arch Disease
Specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital's Thoracic Aortic Center treat aortic arch disease and study new methods of endovascular repair.
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Medical Therapy Alone May Not Prevent Substantial Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Medical therapy alone—even the combination of an antiplatelet and a statin—is unlikely to provide sufficient stroke prevention for patients with substantial asymptomatic carotid stenosis, according to a large retrospective study at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Mass General Brigham Study Suggests Optimal Treatment for Limb Threatening Ischemia
Patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia, a severe form of peripheral artery disease, are commonly treated with surgical bypass or endovascular therapy. A new Mass General Brigham study compared treatment results and indicated that bypass revascularization improves patient outcomes.
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Innovative Procedure for Peripheral Artery Disease: Q&A With Dr. Anahita Dua, MBChB, MBA, MSc
Diabetes can cause peripheral artery disease, where blood flow to the legs and feet is reduced. These patients typically have amputations. Mass General researchers, including Anahita Dua, MBChB, MBA, MSc, are using a new, cutting-edge procedure to direct oxygenated blood to the foot, reducing the need for amputation.
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Advances in Venous Disease Ablation
In this video, Julianne Stoughton, MD, medical director of the Venous Disease Program in the Fireman Vascular Center, discusses the recent advances her team has made in the treatment of venous disease, including a new, less invasive ablation method.
Vascular Surgery Contributors
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Christopher John Kwolek, MD
Training Program Director in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - MGH, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - NWH
Recent Article
Fenestrated Endovascular Approach Can Safely Repair Aneurysms
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Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS
Section Head, Vascular Medicine and Intervention, Chairman, STEMI & Acute MI Quality Improvement Committee
Recent Article
Mass General Brigham Study Suggests Optimal Treatment for Limb Threatening Ischemia
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Laura T. Boitano, MD
Vascular Surgery Resident
Recent Article
Asymptomatic Patients Have Better Outcomes When Carotid Endarterectomy Is Performed by a Vascular Surgeon -
Mark F. Conrad, MD
Director of Clinical Research, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assistant Program Director, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Recent Article
Adverse Neck Anatomy Increases Risk of Late Type 1A Endoleaks
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Matthew J. Eagleton, MD
Chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Co-Director, Fireman Vascular Center, Vascular Surgeon
Recent Article
Changes to Procedures for Identifying DVT in COVID-19 Patients Reduces Sonographer Exposure
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Sherry D. Scovell, MD
Surgeon, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Part-time, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Anticoagulants Used for SVT Ward Off Thrombi, VTE
Cardiovascular Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and nurses specialize in specific forms of both heart and vascular disease, and work closely together to offer leading treatments and preventive care for cardiovascular conditions.