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Message from the Chief

Michael S. Conte, M.D.
Professor & Chief,
Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Co-Director, UCSF Heart and Vascular Center,
UCSF Center for Limb Preservation

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UCSF vascular surgeons confirmed Virginia Madden had a blocked carotid artery that put her at great risk of having a stroke.
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Integrated Multidisciplinary Care, Clinical Excellence, A Leader in Research

The Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery provides compassionate, state-of-the-art care for patients across the full range of vascular disorders including Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), aneurysms, carotid artery disease, hemodialysis access and venous disease. The program also treats less-common disorders including complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (involving the upper abdomen and chest) arterial graft infections, arterial blockage to the kidneys or intestines and thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

Division faculty have achieved national and international recognition as leaders in clinical innovation, surgical education, and research.  The program is closely integrated with several specialized centers incuding the UCSF Heart & Vascular Center, a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons and cardiovascular specialists.

Announcing the UCSF Center for Limb Preservation

reyzelmanThe UCSF Center for Limb Preservation is a new innovative program offering integrated care to patients at high risk of foot and leg amputation due to conditions such as diabetes. Led by vascular surgeon Michael S. Conte, M.D. and podiatrist Alexander M. Reyzelman D.P.M. (pictured left), patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, podiatrists, cardiologists, orthopedists, endocrinologists, and other related specialists.

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Innovative Research

VC Research Network

VascularCures Research Network

VascularCures is a consortium of leading vascular specialists sharing research and results to accelerate the development of new drugs and technologies.

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Conte-Clever Trial

Featured Clinical Trial

Claudication treatment-comparative effectiveness of treatment approaches for PAD (CLEVER)

Michael S. Conte, M.D., (right) Chief of
Vascular Surgery at UCSF and Vice Chair of the council on PVD, and Alan T. Hirsch, M.D. (left), Director, Vascular Medicine Program
at the University of Minnesotal, discuss the results of the CLEVER trial, which compared exercise vs. stenting in PAD.

 

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