Come join us at the 2011 SVU Annual Conference, held in conjunction with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) at the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). The SVU Annual Conference and the VAM brings vascular technologists/sonographers, vascular physicians, and vascular lab directors to one exhibit hall to experience new technologies, learn the latest scientific research, and network with other vascular ultrasound professionals.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Former NFL Star Joe Theismann and the Find the AAAnswers Coalition’s AAA Public Awareness Campaign
We've all heard the facts!!! Most patients with a ruptured aneurysm do not survive emergency treatment, making AAA the 3rd leading cause of sudden death in men over 60. 50% of patients don't even make it to the emergency room in time for treatment. Only 10-25% of patients with an undiagnosed ruptured AAA survive to be discharged from the hospital. The scariest thing is that; AAA is known as a silent killer because many people do not experience any symptoms. Aneurismal growth rates differ dramatically between patients.
Join former NFL quarterback and College Football Hall of Fame member Joe Theismann as he talks about the importance of AAA screenings and how we can help reduce victims of this "silent killer".
Saturday, June 18th from 3:15pm-3:30pm
To hear Joe's story, watch the video below.
Also, check out these cool pins that are available outside room 451!!!
