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Jan. 22, 2009, Albany, New York - The Center for Vascular Awareness, Inc. hosted the first Albany Vascular Roundtable on 10/21/08 at Angelo's 677 Prime in Albany, NY. The focus was Infrainguinal Occlusive Disease. Dr. Frank J. Veith and Dr. John B. Taggert were the guest speakers. Dr. Frank J. Veith is one of the most world-renowned vascular surgeons who has devoted the past four decades of his career to solving vascular problems. His contributions to vascular surgery have helped shape how we treat vascular patients today. Dr. Veith is a Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH and NYU Medical Center, NY, NY. Dr. John B. Taggert completed his vascular surgery training at the Institute for Vascular Health and Disease, Albany Medical Center and has since joined the Vascular Group, PLLC.

The dinner was attended by vascular surgeons, vascular fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, vascular technicians, registered nurses and other support staff. Dr. Manish Mehta, President/CEO of the Center for Vascular Awareness, Inc. served as the moderator. Interesting vascular cases studies were presented. The floor was then opened up to a dialogue about patient care. The participants voiced their opinion as to whether or not they agreed with the treatment and what they would have done differently. The goal of the Albany Vascular and Endovascular Roundtable is to bring together vascular health professionals in discussion about patient care and treatment; to help develop continuity of care and share proven techniques to difficult problems.

The next Albany Vascular Roundtable is being held on February 4, 2009 at 6 PM at the Desmond Hotel. The Focus is Endovascular and Surgical Management of Carotid Stenosis for Stroke Prevention

We have a panel of nationally recognized speakers including;

• Gary L. Bernardini, MD PhD- Director of Stroke and Neurocritical Care Unit, Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Institute, Albany Medical Center
  
• William A. Gray, MD- Director of Endovascular Services, Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy, NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Univ. Med. Center; Assoc. Prof. of Clinical Medicine, Columbia Univ. College of Physicians and Surgeons
  
• Jon S. Matsumura, MD- Associate Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Attending Surgeon, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  
• Dhiraj M. Shah, MD - Director, The Institute for Vascular Health and Disease; The Vascular Group, PLLC, Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Albany Medical Center; Attending Surgeon, Albany Medical Center Hospital.
  

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