Links

Below are some recommended websites on different subjects: compression therapy, varicose veins, lymphedema, venous disorders, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), diabetes, and many more.

American College of Phlebology
www.phlebology.org - The American College of Phlebology acts as a forum for vein physicians and other health professionals to exchange medical knowledge. It offers varicose vein treatment education and training, and seeks to improve the standards of medical practitioners and the quality of patient care.

Canadian Society of Phlebology
http://www.canadiansocietyofphlebology.org/ - The Canadian Society of Phlebology is dedicated to promoting the ongoing education of it's members - physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals - in the area of venous disorders. In particular, emphasis is placed in the field of varicose veins, their diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

American Venous Forum
http://www.venous-info.com/ - The American Venous Forum (AVF) is an international consortium of venous and lymphatic specialists dedicated to improving patient care. It provides patients with credible information about veins, vein disorders, and vein treatment options, including information about varicose veins, acute or chronic deep venous thrombosis (DVT), sclerotherapy, lymphedema and more.

Leg Circulation and Vein Health Forum
http://veinhealthforum.org/ - A health information resource about compression thearapy.

The National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
http://www.lymphnet.org/ - An internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.

JOBST Vascular Center
http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1142 - Interdisciplinary Team Focus on the Treatment and Prevention of Vascular Disease. Through active clinical research and practice the JOBST Vascular Center, a Center of Excellence at the Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A., is among the world leaders in Vascular Surgery.

Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.ca/ - The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.

Lymphovenous Canada
http://www.lymphovenous-canada.ca/index.htm - This website provides information about dysfunction lymphatic systems (lymphedema) and link people in Canada with health care professionals and support groups in their communities and around the world.