June 8th 2007
Hotel Sheraton Mencey, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
17:00-20:30 hours
Free entry - Open to general public

Varicose veins are an illness predominately affecting the veins in the leg.
For various reasons, the veins widen, dilate and become twisted. This causes problems with blood circulation which can be very harmful to one?s health.
This is not simply an esthetic problem. Sufferers feel heaviness in the legs and abdomen, cramps, itchiness and even strong pain, and there may be discoloration and ulceration of the skin.
One in ten people suffer from varicose veins, which are more common in women.

The conference aims to give information on the prevention, diagnosis and various treatment options for this illness.

Organized by: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Endo:luminal/vascular Service, HOSPITEN Rambla
Director of the meeting: Prof. Dr. Manuel Maynar Moliner

Information: Scientific Communication department
Tel: +34 922 29 16 00
E-mail: formacion@hospiten.com

Program

Chairperson: Dr. Manuel Maynar

17:00 Introduction. Dr. Zerolo

17:05 Patient?s point of view 

17:15 Physiopathology of the subdiaphragm venous system.  Dr. Leal 
Explanation of the anatomy and cause of varicose veins.

17:45 Invasive and non-invasive diagnostic methods.  Dr. Rabellino

18:00 Gonadal insufficiency treatment. Dr Zubicoa
Varicocele treatment

18:15 Compressions syndromes: Nutcracker, May-Thurner. Dr Zubicoa
The effects of external compression on veins

18:40 Coffeebreak

19:00 Pelvis - lower extremities connection: leak points. Dr Zubicoa
Connection of the veins between the abdomen and legs

19:15 Treatment of varicose veins in the legs with laser and foam.  Dr. Leal

19:30 Other therapeutic alternatives. Dr. San José

19:45 Dermoesthetic laser treatment on varicose veins.  Dra. Pimentel

20:00 Discussion. Chairpersons: Dr. Zerolo, Dr. Zubicoa, Dr. Leal

20:20 Conclusions. Dr. Maynar

Speakers

Dr. Javier Leal Monedero
Head of the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Unit, Hospital Ruber International Madrid

Prof. Dr. Manuel Maynar
Head of the Diagnostics and Endo:luminar/vascular Therapeutics Unit, HOSPITEN, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Dra. Lucía Pimentel
Cosmetic Dermatology and Cutaneous Laser Unit, HOSPITEN Rambla, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Dr. Martin Rabellino
Diagnostics and Endo:luminar/vascular Therapeutics Unit, HOSPITEN, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Dr. Isidro San José
Diagnostics and Endo:luminar/vascular Therapeutics Unit, HOSPITEN, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Dr. Ignacio Zerolo
Vascular Surgery Service, Medical Director of HOSPITEN Group, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Dr. Santiago Zubicoa Ezpeleta
Angioradiology and Interventional Radiology Unit, Hospital Ruber Internacional Madrid