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“Because atherosclerosis is a systematic disease, the plaque restricting blood flow to the leg arteries is considered a red flag for several life-threatening vascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke,
Robert A. Lookstein, M.D., FSIR, an interventional radiologist and chief, division of interventional radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and chair of SIR’s Peripheral Arterial Disease Service Line
During a Legs For Life screening, a simple, painless ultrasound exam called the ankle-brachial index, or ABI, doesn’t take any time at all, but it could reveal problems with blood circulation.
Robert A. Lookstein, M.D., FSIR, an interventional radiologist and chief, division of interventional radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and chair of SIR’s Peripheral Arterial Disease Service Line
“People with peripheral arterial disease are frequently unable to undergo bypass surgery for medical and technical reasons and minimally invasive therapy may offer a safe and rapid option for revascularization that can alleviate the symptoms and help avoid amputation.
Robert A. Lookstein, M.D., FSIR, an interventional radiologist and chief, division of interventional radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and chair of SIR’s Peripheral Arterial Disease Service Line
“Interventional radiologists consistently design and improve on innovative treatments that lead to improved patient care and quality of life.
SIR President Marshall Hicks, M.D., FSIR, head of the division of diagnostic imaging at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
“This highly competitive and prestigious award will help cultivate future interventional radiology leaders and reinforce our commitment to evidence-based medicine.”
SIR President Marshall Hicks, M.D., FSIR, head of the division of diagnostic imaging at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
“SIR Foundation’s commitment will encourage budding researchers by providing mentors and hands-on experience in the lab where students will develop transferable, real-world research skills.”
Filip Banovac, M.D., the SIR Foundation research policy division chair and an interventional radiologist with Georgetown University Hospitals in Washington, D.C.
“By funding this initiative, SIR Foundation provides an opportunity for students who seek to make a difference in medicine and reinforces the importance of following in the footsteps of our specialty’s founders.”
John A. Kaufman, M.D., FSIR, SIR Foundation chair and director of the Dotter Interventional Institute, Portland, Ore.