Clinician Perspectives
Learn what your colleagues have to say about our lymphedema treatment products and lymphedema therapies.
Webinars
Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Leg and Diagnostic Algorithm
Discussion of an algorithm that can be used in diagnosing leg swelling.
Watch full webinar (5:22)
Tony Gasparis, MD
Why You Should Care About Phlebolymphedema
Discussion of recent evidence and clinical characteristics in concomitant CVI and lymphedema: phlebolymphedema.
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Steven Dean, DO
Imaging Lymphatic Function in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
View lymphatic pathophysiology found in head and neck cancer patients using Near-Infrared Fluorescence Lymphatic Imaging (NIRFLI) technology. Hear recently published clinical findings and view impact of improved lymphatic function with use of Flexitouch directly via NIRFLI.
Watch full webinar (5:52)
Professor and Director, Center for Molecular Imaging
Kinder Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Research The University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston
A Physician’s Journey to Understanding Lymphedema and Phlebolymphedema
One physician’s journey to understanding lymphedema and phlebolymphedema.
Watch full webinar (23:00)Q&A Transcript
MD, FACS, RPVI
University MN Physicians,
Fairview Southdale Wound Healing Institute
Understanding Lymphedema: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatments
Understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema.
Watch full webinar (35:43)Q&A Transcript
Forever Fit PT
Columbia, MD
Imaging Lymphatic Function, Dysfunction and Treatment
Understand how imaging technology (ICG) is advancing lymphatic research in primary and secondary lymphedema patients.
Watch full webinar (35:43)Q&A TranscriptProfessor and Director, Center for Molecular Imaging
Kinder Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Research The University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston
Understanding Lymphedema: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatments
A general overview of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in the cardiovascular circulation, immune function and nutritional health.
Vascular and General Surgeon, The Venous Institute of Buffalo Inc.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, USA
CVI Lymphatic Dysfunction: Today’s Evidence for Optimizing Treatment
Perspectives on how chronic venous insufficiency drives lymphatic dysfunction, a review of recent evidence on treating venous reflux and phlebolymphedema, and a case presentation.
Karen L. Herbst, PhD, MD
Testimonials
ALLAN AND TINA NEILL PROFESSOR OF LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND MEDICINE
(2:49)
Revised Starling Principle
VEIN Magazine podcast with Dr. Steve Elias
(31:56)
Talking about Lymphedema and Phlebolymphedema
Karen L Herbst, PHD, MD
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Cost-effectiveness of using a pump
- Reduction in cellulitis
- Improved quality of life
- Reduction in hospital stays
(:58)
Empower patients to care for themselves at home
- Evaluating your patient
- Looking for excess fluid in a body part
- Long term management and tools for success
- When to prescribe a pump
(:48)
My patients love their pump
- Treatment options
- Patient outcomes
(:34)
Working with Tactile Medical is easy
- Tactile Medical rep involvement
(:30)
Getting comfortable ordering a pump
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, THE CENTER FOR VASCULAR MEDICINE; THE CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION
(1:39)
Looking at the full picture
- Phlebolymphedema
- Connection between the venous and lymphatic systems
- Treating the veins and lymphatics
Assistant Clinical Professor, Michigan State University; Regional Medical Director and Endovenous Surgeon; Center For Vein Restoration
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Improving patient outcomes
Professor of Medicine, Director of Vascular Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
(1:39)
Diagnosing concurrent CVI and lymphedema: Phlebolymphedema
- Signs of lymphedema and venous insufficiency
- Evaluation of swelling
Advanced Venous and Lymphatic Specialist; Medical Director at The Vein Institute of Phoenix
(0:46)
Tactile Medical Helps Me, Help My Patients
- Tactile makes my job as a provider, easier.
- Tactile fights for my patients.
ARTICLES
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SURGERY; DIVISION OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY–ST. LOUIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
An estimated forty percent of breast cancer survivors acquire lymphedema following surgery and/or radiation therapy. Once acquired, multiple studies attest to the pain, distress and reduced quality of life in these patients.