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A new paradigm: the vascular center

A Whittemore1

  • 1Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Vascular Surgery, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Seminars in Vascular Surgery
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Integrated vascular centers improve patient care for atherosclerosis. This multidisciplinary approach enhances efficiency and effectiveness in managing complex peripheral vascular disease, benefiting an aging population.

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The vascular center at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Cardiovascular surgery (London, England)·1998

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Atherosclerosis treatment historically relied on vascular surgeons due to limited medical options.
  • Patient care for peripheral vascular disorders has grown complex with an aging population and advanced technologies.
  • Fragmented specialist care often leads to inefficient and ineffective treatment for these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and impact of an integrated multidisciplinary vascular center.
  • To address the challenges of managing complex peripheral vascular disease.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a vascular center at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
  • Integration of Surgery, Medicine, and Radiology departments.
  • Focus on a disease-oriented, multidisciplinary approach.

Main Results:

  • Marked improvement in the efficiency of patient management.
  • Hopeful indications of improved efficacy in treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary, disease-oriented vascular center model enhances care for peripheral vascular disease.
  • Integrated care is crucial for managing complex cases in an aging population with advanced treatment options.

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