Venous Insufficiency: The Vascular Disease Costing Billions that No On Teaches About

In this session the focus will be on the most common vascular disease in the United States that very few people have heard of, and even fewer actually understand, Venous Insufficiency. You will come away from this with an understanding of just how common vein disease is, and just how devastating it can be if missed and left untreated. That this common, easily diagnosed, and very treatable medical condition is costing the US medical system and economy billions. The good news is that you will also come away with the education, knowledge and realization that you can be the hero in your patient's lives by understanding and recognizing this vascular disease and help to get them the care they need.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. To understand what vein disease is and the full spectrum of symptoms and problems it can cause their patients.
2. To easily be able to recognize vein disease in their patients regardless of stage of the disease.
3. To have knowledge and understanding on how vein disease is diagnosed, managed and ultimately treated to give patients a better quality of life and prevent worsening of clinical symptoms.

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.