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• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Evaluation & Management

  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

  Detailed information on abdominal aortic aneurysms, including description of abdominal aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical and procedure illustrations
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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

  Detailed information on vascular conditions and diseases
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• Limb Salvage
• Peripheral Aneurysm
• Peripheral Artery Evaluation
• Peripheral Venous Evaluation
• Phlebitis
• Spider Veins

  Varicose Veins

  Detailed information on varicose veins, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and full-color anatomical illustrations
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• Varicose Veins

  Varicose Veins

  Detailed information on varicose veins, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and full-color anatomical illustrations
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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

  Detailed information on chronic venous insufficiency, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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• Wound Care

  Vacuum-Assisted Closure of a Wound

  Vacuum-assisted closure of a wound 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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