Clinician Perspectives
Learn what your colleagues have to say about our lymphedema treatment products and lymphedema therapies.
Webinars
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)
Eva M. Sevick-Muraca, Ph.D.
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
M. Mark Melin
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
Maureen McBeth, MPT, CLT-LANA
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 TranscriptEva M. Sevick-Muraca, Ph.D.
Professor 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.
Michael Vasquez, MD, FACS, RVT
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
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Director TREAT Program
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Testimonials
Dr. Steve Elias
VEIN Magazine podcast with Dr. Steve Elias
(31:56)
Talking about Lymphedema and Phlebolymphedema
In this episode from VEIN Magazine podcast, Dr. Steve Elias is joined by vascular specialists Dr. Thomas Maldonado from NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Peter Pappas from Center for Vein Restoration, and Dr. Thom Rooke from Mayo Clinic to discuss lymphedema and the emerging concept of phlebolymphedema. How does a trained eye detect lymphedema when it mimics everything else? What is phlebolymphedema and why is it on the rise?
Stanley G. Rockson, MD
ALLAN AND TINA NEILL PROFESSOR OF LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND MEDICINE
(2:49)
Peripheral edema and capillary exchange
Jay Radhakrishnan, MD, RVT, RPVI
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST
THE VEIN DOCTORS
(1:25)
Many patients have CVI and Lymphedema concurrently
- Diagnosing appropriately
- How do you treat?
- Outcomes and how lymphedema treatment fits into my practice
Karen L Herbst, PHD, MD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Director TREAT Program
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, TUCSON
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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
Vinay Satwah, DO, RPVI
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
Zoe Deol, MD, FACS
Assistant Clinical Professor, Michigan State University; Regional Medical Director and Endovenous Surgeon; Center For Vein Restoration
(:53)
Improving patient outcomes
Suman Wasan MD, MS
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
Kelli Favata, MD
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
Donald W. Buck II, MD
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.