veinPODCAST by Dr Laura Redman

Radcliffe Vascular

Welcome to the VEIN podcast produced by Radcliffe Vascular. The podcast aims to provide engaging conversations on the latest topics in venous and vascular disease. Listen to the latest episodes below. Also available on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music and all other good podcasting platforms for download. The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today.

  1. Ep 18: The Parallel Between Surgery and Sports in Disease and Recovery

    07/29/2022

    Ep 18: The Parallel Between Surgery and Sports in Disease and Recovery

    How can an athlete's mental-wellbeing impact the outcomes of injury recovery? In this month's episode of VeinPODCAST, anaesthetist Dr Gavin Jones (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) and psychologist Dr Trevor Hall (Trevor Hall Psychology, Cape Town, ZA) join host Dr Laura Redman (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) in a discussion on surgery and sports in both vascular disease and recovery. Dr Jones and Dr Hall both share their unique viewpoints as ex-athletes and medical professionals. Discussion Points include: - Mental well-being and patient outcomes - Impact of stress on perioperative outcomes - ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Protocols - Methods of coping with daily stress Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    42 min
  2. Ep 17: Iron or Blood For the Peri-operative Patient

    07/08/2022

    Ep 17: Iron or Blood For the Peri-operative Patient

    What considerations must be made by vascular surgeons during peri-operative care? In this month's episode of VeinPODCAST, Dr Matther Gibbs (Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) and Dr Toby Richards (The Iron Clinic, London, UK) join Dr Laura Redman to discuss the use of iron or blood in peri-operative patients. In this episode, they discuss: - The effect of anaemia on patient outcomes - The use of intravenous iron at altitude - Appropriateness of blood vs iron in intervention - Guidelines for pre-operative blood management - Differences in patient population - The impact of diet on iron deficiency - The inflammatory pathway in iron metabolism Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    45 min

  3. 04/08/2022

    Ep 16: The Benefit of a Multi-Disciplinary Team

    “Life is short, the art long.” Hippocrates Research and intervention in venous and lymphatic disease have grown exponentially in the last two decades. So, what are the benefits of a multidisciplinary team approach in treatment? In this month's episode of veinPODCAST, host Dr Laura Redman (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) sits down with members of her team, Sr Emily Abendanon (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) and Khaya Seleteng (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, ZA) to discuss their team-based approach to venous and lymphatic disease. In this episode, they discuss: - What are the benefits of working in a multidisciplinary team? - The investigation and management of lymphoedema and lipoedema - The link between obesity and venous and lymphatic conditions - Approaching post-thrombotic syndrome Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. Prefer video? Watch here: https://www.radcliffevascular.com/video-index/ep-16-benefit-multi-disciplinary-team-approach-vein-and-lymphatic-disease The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    41 min
  4. Ep 15: Can Vascular Malformations be Cured?

    01/28/2022

    Ep 15: Can Vascular Malformations be Cured?

    “Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgement difficult.” Hippocrates Vascular malformation is a generalised term that refers to congenital anomalies of veins, lymph vessels, or arteries. Without treatment, vascular malformations will not go away but can be treated to alleviate pain and reduce their size. In this month's episode of VeinPODCAST, Dr Laura Redman (Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Foreshore, Cape Town, ZA) discusses vascular malformations with specialist Professor Wayne Yakes (The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center, Englewood, CO, US) and Paediatric Surgeon Dr Marion Arnold (Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, ZA). In this episode they discuss: - Patient options for vascular malformations - The use of sirolimus agents, ethanol and bleomycin in the treatment of vascular malformations - How often patients should return for follow-ups - Advice for growing malformation units within your institution Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. Prefer video? Watch the podcast episode here: https://www.radcliffevascular.com/video-index/veinpodcast-ep-15-can-vascular-malformations-be-cured-contentious-debate Speakers Dr Laura Redman Professor Wayne F. Yakes Professor Iris Baumgartner Dr Marion Arnold The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    44 min
  5. Ep 14: The Vein Heart: The Calf Pump? Walking is man’s best medicine

    11/26/2021

    Ep 14: The Vein Heart: The Calf Pump? Walking is man’s best medicine

    Today's panellists have a wide variety of specialities and feature a vascular surgeon (Sergio Gianesini), a podiatrist (Sean Pincus), a physiotherapist (Nicole Redman) and an orthopaedic specialist (Fred Louw) who together discuss the importance of the calf pump, otherwise known as the peripheral heart muscle. In this episode they discuss: - How important is the calf pump? - How to improve calf function: the podiatrist and the venous physician - Patient rehabilitation: the importance of calf pump exercise and peri-operative exercises, pre-op physio and early mobilisation - The role of the foot - The non-functional calf-pump: obesity, severe oedema and non-healing wounds - Misinformation on products - Optimising treatment: referrals and the importance of lymphedema and other specialists - Multi specialists Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. Prefer video? View the podcast video episode here: https://www.radcliffevascular.com/video-index/ep-14-vein-heart-calf-pump-walking-mans-best-medicine The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    36 min
  6. Ep 13: Is Venous Disease Being Overtreated?

    10/29/2021

    Ep 13: Is Venous Disease Being Overtreated?

    To treat or not to treat, that is the question. In this week's episode, host Dr Laura Redman considers the darker side of medicine to discuss whether venous disease is being treated for the right reasons and is joined by panellists, Prof Lowell Kabnick (Vascular Surgeon, US) and Dr Muhammed Zaki Shaik (Life Mount Edgemont Hospital, SA) who together discuss this topical issue with consideration for treating C2 varicose veins, venous ulcers and venous insufficiency. Discussion points include: - Clinical appropriateness: medical necessity vs cosmetic - Funding, remuneration models and ethics: doctors vs service providers - Current practices: US vs South Africa - Deep venous approaches: are we over utilising venous stents too? - The importance of prevention: when is it right to intervene - early or late? - Expertise: who should be treating venous disease? - Best practices, metrics and defining criteria - Education and training: to improve decision making and regulation Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. Prefer video? View the podcast video episode here: https://www.radcliffevascular.com/video-index/ep-13-venous-disease-being-overtreated The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    36 min
  7. Ep 12: Lymphoedema: The Real Understanding and How to Achieve Patient Satisfaction

    10/05/2021

    Ep 12: Lymphoedema: The Real Understanding and How to Achieve Patient Satisfaction

    This month's episode hosted by veinPODCAST's new anchor, Dr Laura Redman (Vascular Surgeon, Cape Town, SA) features guests Prof Håkan Brorson (Plastic Surgeon, Malmö, Sweden) and Suzie Davey (Occupational/Lymphoedema Therapist, SA) to discuss issues surrounding primary and secondary lymphoedema in patients. Highlights include discussions around: - Dr Brorson's pioneering research on the pathophysiology and treatment of lymphoedema with liposuction; - Debulking and the importance of a team-based approach; - Patient selection criteria and preparations; - Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) vs bandage compression; - Long-term benefits of lymphodema treatment; and - Microsurgical techniques for lymphodema. Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. Prefer video? View the podcast video episode here: https://www.radcliffevascular.com/video-index/ep-12-lymphoedema-real-understanding-and-how-achieve-patient-satisfaction Hosted by Dr Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today. https://www.patreon.com/VeinPODCAST

    42 min
  8. EP 11: A Brave New World: Society Meetings 2021

    01/29/2021

    EP 11: A Brave New World: Society Meetings 2021

    Are we in a current state of dystopia with regards to societal live meetings? Are these now a thing of the past? In this month’s podcast episode, Steve Elias, MD is joined by executive directors from The American Venous Forum, The American Vein and Lymphatic Society, The Society of Vascular Surgery and The Society of Interventional Radiology, who together look at the current challenges for the future of society meetings and consider the steps they are taking to work towards a ‘new normal’. In this session, they debate and discuss suggestions for innovation, as well as new engagement strategies, as they hope to embark on society meetings in a ‘Brave New World’.  In this episode they discuss: [03.57] A look at experiences of physical meetings pre-COVID [14.00] The next in-person meetings….when? [27.15] The ROI for industry [37.50] The death of the annual meeting? [47.00] What is important to maintain? Listen now for the latest episode from the veinPODCAST series. Prefer video? Watch the latest episode via the vodcast video here. Submit your questions/feedback to Steve via: [podcast@radcliffe-group.com](mailto:podcast@radcliffe-group.com). Hosted by @DrSteveElias and produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today!

    54 min
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Welcome to the VEIN podcast produced by Radcliffe Vascular. The podcast aims to provide engaging conversations on the latest topics in venous and vascular disease. Listen to the latest episodes below. Also available on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music and all other good podcasting platforms for download. The VeinPODCAST series has now ended, but with your interest and support, we can resume production. Become a Patron today.

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