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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Management: Modern Risk Assessment, Surveillance and Care PathwaysApril 16, 2021 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment
Hear Dr. Jason Edwards share his experience distilling recommendations from clinical literature to guide everyday clinical practice for breast cancer-related…
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Lymphedema Management During the Time of a PandemicApril 03, 2020 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
The need for early identification of lymphatic dysfunction in patients with venous disease is more important now than ever. Hear…
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The Spiral of Chronic Swelling and How Flexitouch HelpsApril 09, 2021 | Lymphedema basics, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)-related chronic swelling is often overlooked in clinical practice— but untreated leg swelling puts patients at risk…
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Beyond Edema: Lymphatic Dysfunction Caused by Cancer TreatmentMarch 03, 2021 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment
Hear from Dr. Eva M. Sevick-Muraca as she dives deep into mechanisms of lymphatic damage, provides insight into early lymphatic…
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Venous and Lymphatic Journal Club February 2021February 24, 2021 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Listen to Drs. Tom O’Donnell, Steven Dean and Tony Gasparis discuss the practical implications of recent publications for your daily…
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A Case Review Panel: Treating Head and Neck Cancer SurvivorsJanuary 28, 2021 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment
Hear from a diverse panel of clinicians as they share ways to optimally treat head and neck cancer survivors through…
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Expanding Your Practice: Incorporating Head and Neck LymphedemaNovember 12, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment
Up to 90% of head and neck cancer survivors develop lymphedema (LE). Physical therapist Shelly Ryan explains how you can…
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The Importance of Preparation and a Shared Decision Making ModelOctober 23, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment
Opinion-leading physical therapist Maureen McBeth explains how therapists can prepare referring clinicians, patients and themselves for shared decision-making in lymphedema…
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Lymphedema Therapy Basics and Why You Should CareSeptember 03, 2020 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Presenter Dr. Mark Melin leads a panel discussion on the importance of incorporating lymphatic treatment in management of venous disease.…
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Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome: Functional Impairments in Head and Neck Cancer SurvivorsSeptember 24, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema
Dr. Michael Stubblefield describes radiation late effects (i.e., radiation fibrosis syndrome; RFS) commonly seen in head and neck cancer survivors.…
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Rehabilitation and Survivorship Considerations in Head and Neck CancerJuly 28, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema
Dr. Ron Karni shares best practices for assessing, diagnosing and treating head and neck lymphedema (HNL) using case studies and…
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Navigating Lower Extremity Swelling in Your Practice: Full Webinar RecordingAugust 13, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Doctors Thomas Maldonado, Igor Altman and Tony Gasparis cover a new diagnostic algorithm for chronic lower extremity swelling and best…
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Lipedema and Lymphedema: Myth-busting and Case ControversiesJune 11, 2020 | Lipedema/Fat disorders
Dr. Karen Herbst and an expert panel explain the pathophysiology of lipedema and lymphedema. [Panelists: Steven Dean, Thomas Wright and…
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A Paradigm Shift: How COVID-19 has Caused Us to Rethink Lymphedema CareJune 02, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment
Physical therapist and opinion leader Maureen McBeth leads a panel discussion on rethinking lymphedema care in the time of COVID-19.…
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Optimizing Treatment for Leg Swelling: The Role of Advanced Pneumatic CompressionJune 05, 2020 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Doctors Nicholas Morrissey and Mark Melin represent Tactile Medical® at Expert Venous Management. Includes discussion on lymphatic treatment in venous…
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Therapeutic Management of Chronic Edema in the Homecare SettingMay 21, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Lymphedema basics
Physical therapist Joshua Trock covers best practices lymphedema homecare and how COVID-19 has impacted the treatment continuum. Unique homecare challenges…
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Best Practices for Treating Head and Neck Cancer SurvivorsJune 17, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment
Up to 90% of head and neck cancer survivors develop lymphedema. Speech-language pathologist Joy Hesse explains how to recognize and…
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Why Vein Specialists Should Care About PhlebolymphedemaMay 20, 2020 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Tony Gasparis leads a panel discussion and case presentation on recent evidence on mixed venous and lymphatic disease (phlebolymphedema,…
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Management of the Patient With Leg SwellingApril 28, 2020 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Thomas Maldonado and an expert panel discuss the roles of the venous and lymphatic systems in lower extremity edema…
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Restoring Lymphatic Function: Imaging Tells the StoryApril 17, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Lymphedema basics
Eva M. Sevick-Muraca, Ph.D., uses near-Infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging (NIRFLI) to demonstrate the impact of Flexitouch® therapy on lymphatic function…
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The Time is Now: The Urgent Need for Surveillance and Early Interventions of Cancer-Related LymphedemaApril 08, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment
COVID-19 has made collaboration on effective at-home treatment of lymphedema more critical than ever. Opinion-leading physical therapist Maureen McBeth discusses…
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CVI: Patient Care in the Era of TelemedicineApril 21, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Presenter Dr. Nicholas Morrissey and moderator Dr. Tony Gasparis discuss a diagnostic algorithm for patients with lower extremity swelling. Includes…
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Imaging Lymphatic Function, Dysfunction and TreatmentFebruary 26, 2019 | Lymphedema basics
Eva M. Sevick-Muraca, Ph.D., explains how near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging (NIRFLI) is advancing research in primary and secondary lymphedema. NIRFLI…
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Understanding Lymphedema: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and TreatmentsJuly 16, 2019 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment, Lymphedema basics
Opinion-leading physical therapist Maureen McBeth provides an overview of early diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema (LE). The lymphatic system impacts…
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CVI and Lymphatic Dysfunction: Today’s Evidence for Optimizing TreatmentNovember 13, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Michael Vasquez explains the connection between chronic venous insufficiency and lymphatic dysfunction and the evidence behind modern treatment modalities.…
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Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation During COVID-19 and BeyondMay 14, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema
Dr. Ron Karni moderates a discussion with Dr. Michael Stubblefield and physical therapist Tiffany Kendig on adjusting care for head…
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A Physician’s Journey to Understanding Lymphedema and PhlebolymphedemaNovember 12, 2019 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Mark Melin discusses his journey to understanding lymphedema and phlebolymphedema (PLE). Medical education often overlooks lymphatics. Outdated evidence still…
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Why You Should Care About PhlebolymphedemaAugust 03, 2020 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Steven Dean discusses recent evidence and clinical characteristics of concurrent chronic venous insufficiency and lymphedema (phlebolymphedema, PLE). PLE is…
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Venous and Lymphatic Journal Club August 2020August 06, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Doctors Tom O’Donnell, Steven Dean and Tony Gasparis discuss the practical implications of recent publications on lymphedema (LE). Phlebolymphedema (PLE)…
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A New Algorithm for Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen LegMay 13, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Differential diagnosis of leg swelling can be challenging. Tony Gasparis, MD, discusses a new algorithmic approach to accurately and efficiently…
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Venous and Lymphatic Journal Club November 2020November 13, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Lipedema/Fat disorders, Lymphedema basics
Doctors Tom O’Donnell, Steven Dean and Tony Gasparis discuss the practical implications of recent publications on lymphedema (LE) care. Upper-…
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Management of Patients With Lower Extremity EdemaAugust 13, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Igor Altman shares best practices for management of patients with lower extremity edema. Abridged from Navigating Lower Extremity Swelling…
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Evaluation of the Patient With Leg SwellingAugust 13, 2020 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Dr. Thomas Maldonado shares best practices for evaluation of lower extremity edema. Abridged from Navigating Lower Extremity Swelling in Your…
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Venous Insufficiency Leading to Chronic Leg Swelling: A Case StudySeptember 27, 2017 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
This case study highlights the importance of determining the causes of chronic leg swelling instead of merely treating swelling. Many…
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Lymphedema ExplainedNovember 06, 2017 | Lymphedema basics
This video uses graphics to provide a basic introduction to lymphedema. Ideal for patients or their at-home care providers. User-friendly…
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Lymphedema: A Chronic Disease, Chronically NeglectedNovember 01, 2017 | Lymphedema basics
Eye-opening video clip on the under-recognition of lymphedema. More Americans suffer from lymphedema than from muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s…
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Lymphedema: Numbers Tell the StoryOctober 01, 2017 | Lymphedema basics
Lymphedema prevalence in a glance. Use this handout to bring patients and staff up to speed on this common—and commonly…
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10 Things I Want My Physician to Know About LymphedemaMarch 01, 2018 | Lymphedema basics, Patient experience
Lymphedema (LE) can be devastating to patients. This handout was created by a group of patients who feel they are…
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CVI-Related Swelling: Preventing a Downward Spiral of Worsening SymptomsOctober 18, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)-related chronic swelling is often overlooked in clinical practice— but untreated leg swelling puts patients at risk…
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Patient Guide: Understanding and Managing Chronic SwellingApril 13, 2018 | Lymphedema basics
Patient education is critical to successful lymphedema treatment. This brochure provides patients an overview of chronic swelling and their role…
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Chronic Edema: Not Just a Venous IssueMay 01, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Chronic edema is more than just a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency. All venous swelling reflects lymphatic dysfunction. Evidence supports…
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Phlebolymphedema: Health and Economic Benefits of Flexitouch TherapyJune 01, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
This insurance-claims analysis, published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, reveals the impact of Flexitouch therapy on healthcare costs in…
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The Revised Starling PrincipleAugust 16, 2018 | Lymphedema basics, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Recent evidence has upended the traditional view that lymph drainage occurs through venous reabsorption. The veins and lymphatics form one…
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Phlebolymphedema: Impact of Flexitouch Therapy on CostsApril 03, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Highlights from an insurance-claims analysis of the impact of Flexitouch advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD) therapy on healthcare costs in…
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Progressive Skin and Lymphatic Dysfunction in PhlebolymphedemaJanuary 05, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Skin changes in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) patients tell an important story about what’s happening beneath the surface. These near-infrared lymphatic images…
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The Venolymphatic System: An Illustrated Handout for PatientsApril 01, 2017 | Lymphedema basics
Many patients with chronic edema are not aware of the critical relationship between the lymphatic and vascular systems. Use this…
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The Progressive Spiral of Lymphatic DysfunctionJanuary 05, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Concurrent treatment of veins and lymphatics is critical to heading off a spiral of worsening complications, patient misery and healthcare…
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Imaging Lymphatic Function in Head and Neck Cancer PatientsDecember 20, 2019 | Cancer-related lymphedema
Eva M Sevick-Muraca, Ph.D., uses near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging (NIRFLI) images to explain lymphatic dysfunction in head and neck (HN)…
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Venous Insufficiency and Chronic Edema BrochureApril 13, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)-related lymphedema is common and can devastate quality of life. Yet few know much about it—including many…
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Case Highlights: Meet MeghanApril 13, 2018 | Patient experience, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
Meghan suffered with persistent leg swelling despite undergoing two venous ablations. Flexitouch® therapy improved her quality of life. For Megan,…
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Patient Guide to Chronic Venous InsufficiencyJanuary 05, 2018 | Patient experience, Venous-related and primary lymphedema
CVI patients with swelling often wait too long to get help, increasing their risk of worsening complications. This patient guide highlights…
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