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• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Evaluation & Management

  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

  The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It delivers oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta. Over time, the blood vessel balloons and is at risk for bursting (rupture) or separating (dissection). This can cause life threatening bleeding and potentially death.
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• Carotid Disease

  Carotid Artery Disease

  Carotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke.
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• Carotid Endarterectomy

  Carotid Endarterectomy

  Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical treatment for carotid artery disease. The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry oxygen and blood to the brain. In carotid artery disease, these arteries become narrowed. This reduces blood flow to the brain and could cause a stroke.
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• Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

  Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

  Endovascular repair is a type of treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. This is a bulge in the wall of the large artery below your heart that is at risk for rupture. During the procedure, the weak section of the aorta is treated to prevent it from tearing.
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• General Vascular

  Vascular Conditions and Diseases

  There are many vascular conditions that require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview, including Overview of the Vascular System, Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Claudication, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Renal Vascular Disease, Varicose Veins, Medical Management of Vascular Conditions, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Cerebral Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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• Limb Salvage
• Peripheral Aneurysm
• Peripheral Artery Evaluation
• Peripheral Venous Evaluation
• Phlebitis
• Spider Veins

  Varicose Veins

  Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. Varicose veins happen in the veins near the surface of the skin (superficial). The blood moves towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When the valves become weakened or damaged, blood can collect in the veins. This causes the veins to become enlarged.
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• Varicose Veins

  Varicose Veins

  Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. Varicose veins happen in the veins near the surface of the skin (superficial). The blood moves towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When the valves become weakened or damaged, blood can collect in the veins. This causes the veins to become enlarged.
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• Vena Cava Filter

  Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement

  An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a small device that can stop blood clots from going up into the lungs. The inferior vena cava is a large vein in the middle of your body. The device is put in during a brief surgery.
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• Venous Disease

  Chronic Venous Insufficiency

  Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when your leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to your heart. 
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• Wound Care

  Vacuum-Assisted Closure of a Wound

  Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. It's also known as wound VAC. During the treatment, a device decreases air pressure on the wound. This can help the wound heal more quickly.
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• Clinical Outcomes Research
• Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery
• Surgical Education

Novel UCLA Procedure Treats High-Risk Aortic Aneurysm (Medical News Today)

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• 2018 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors
• Outstanding Student Teaching Award, UCLA Department of Surgery 2007
• Excellence in Teaching Award, UC Irvine Department of Surgery 2005

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