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The Joint Commission

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The Joint Commission Certification

The Joint Commission, also known as TJC, is an independent, non-profit organization in the United States that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs. It was founded in 1951 and is recognized as a leader in setting quality and safety standards for healthcare.

The goal of The Joint Commission:

The primary goal of The Joint Commission is to improve the quality and safety of patient care. They achieve this by establishing rigorous standards and conducting thorough evaluations of healthcare organizations to ensure compliance. Accreditation by The Joint Commission is voluntary but highly valued and widely recognized as a mark of quality in the healthcare industry.

The accreditation process:

The accreditation process involves an in-depth review of various aspects of an organization’s operations, including patient care, infection control, medication management, leadership, and performance improvement. Surveyors from The Joint Commission visit healthcare facilities to assess compliance with the standards. If an organization meets the standards, they are awarded accreditation, which is typically valid for a specific period.

The Joint Commission certification:

In addition to accreditation, The Joint Commission offers various certification programs for specific areas of healthcare, such as disease-specific care, primary stroke centers, and advanced certification in healthcare quality.

The Joint Commission & Patient Saftey:

The Joint Commission plays a crucial role in promoting patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare organizations. Their standards and accreditation process help organizations identify areas for improvement, implement evidence-based practices, and continuously enhance the quality of care provided to patients.

It’s important to note that while The Joint Commission sets standards and evaluates healthcare organizations, they do not have regulatory authority. Their focus is on voluntary accreditation and continuous improvement rather than enforcing compliance through legal means.

Western Vascular Institute is a Joint Commission Accredited vascular-surgery-center garnering the gold seal of approval. These certifications demonstrate a higher level of expertise and specialization in particular areas of care.

Vascular Ultrasound

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Vascular ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound, also known as duplex ultrasonography or Doppler ultrasound, is a non-invasive imaging technique used to evaluate blood vessels and blood flow in the body.

During this study, a small handheld device called a transducer is used to emit high-frequency sound waves into the body. These sound waves bounce back off the blood vessels and are detected by the transducer, which converts them into images that can be viewed on a monitor.

Vascular ultrasound is commonly used to diagnose and monitor various vascular conditions, including:

 

Peripheral artery disease (PAD):

Evaluating blood flow and detecting blockages or narrowing in the arteries of the legs, arms, or neck.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT):

Detecting blood clots in the deep veins, usually in the legs.

Carotid artery disease:

Assessing the carotid arteries in the neck to detect plaques or other abnormalities that may increase the risk of stroke.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA):

Evaluating the aorta in the abdomen for the presence of an abnormal bulge or enlargement that could potentially rupture.

Venous insufficiency:

Assessing the veins and valves in the legs to identify valve dysfunction or venous reflux, which can lead to conditions like varicose veins.

Vascular ultrasound is a safe and painless procedure that does not involve radiation. It provides real-time images and can be used to measure blood flow velocity and direction using the Doppler effect, which allows the assessment of blood flow characteristics such as speed and turbulence.

The results of a vascular ultrasound can help vascular surgeons make accurate diagnoses, develop appropriate treatment plans, and monitor the effectiveness of interventions over time.

Varicose Veins

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Varicose Veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. They can occur anywhere on the body, but most often appear in the arms and legs. Some cases of varicose veins are solely cosmetic, but often they produce pain and discomfort or lead to other circulatory problems. Possible complications include ulcers near the ankles, bleeding, or blood clots.

In healthy leg veins, tiny valves keep blood from pooling in the lower body. When these veins become stretched with age, the valves fail and blood accumulates.

Our Board-certified vascular surgeons have extensive experience treating varicose veins.

Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation or RFA procedure

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Endovenous radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure performed by a vascular surgeon that utilizes radiofrequency energy to heat a catheter element which, when inserted into the vein, shrinks the wall of the vessel. This shrinkage or ablation of the vein closes off the blood flow to the incompetent area of the vein allowing the vein to create new healthy pathways where it is needed.

Introducing Dr. David J. Paolini

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Dr. David J. Paolini vascular surgeon in Arizona.
Dr. David J. Paolini Vascular Surgeon with Western Vascular Institute. Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

Dr. David Paolini is a Vascular Surgeon with over 15 years of Vascular Surgery experience.  Dr. Paolini recently joined Western Vascular Institute as one of our acclaimed vascular surgeons from the Jobst vascular center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Paolini has had a passion for medicine and physics from a young age, feeling that Vascular Surgery is the perfect combination of the two scientific areas. Dr. Paolini completed his medical school training from Temple University (One of the best Medical Schools in the united states) in 1999 and after that moved to New Mexico to begin his residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery. After completing a 5-year surgical residency Dr. Paolini then moved to Toledo, Ohio to complete a Vascular Surgery specific fellowship at the prestigious Jobst Vascular Center. Dr. Paolini quickly gained accolades as one of the most innovative and competent vascular surgeons in the area as well as being heavily invested in Vascular Surgery research and publications. Dr. Paolini’s care philosophy is “ to take care of patients like you would want your kids’ taken care of ”. As a father of two wonderful children and supported by his beautiful wife Dr. Paolini is poised to join the ranks of the great caring vascular surgeons here at Western Vascular Institute. Dr. Paolini’s previous patients have described dr. Paolini as being kind, compassionate, & honest. We are excited to have Dr. Paolini as part Western Vascular Institute. Dr. Paolini is now accepting new patients in the Mesa and Payson office locations. For an appointment with Dr. Paolini please contact one of our new patient coordinators at (480) 668-5000 ext. 332

 

Varicose Veins & Vascular Surgeons?

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Many different doctors treat varicose veins, so why should I see a vascular surgeon specifically?

Many doctors treat varicose veins, but vascular surgeons are specifically trained and board certified to treat such disorders. Vascular surgeons only treat venous and vascular disorders from the time they graduate medical school. These specialists spend their entire career focusing solely on venous and vascular diagnosis, and treatment.

This amount of dedication, and training provides them with a unique, unbiased, expert perspective on causes, treatments and differential diagnosis of these diseases. Differential diagnosis meaning, that even though an individual may have varicose veins, this does not necessarily mean that the varicose veins are the underlying problem. Vascular surgeons are best able to diagnose these underlying problems and are the only physicians that can provide all available treatment options for venous and vascular diseases.

Our doctors have over 65 years of experience and have dedicated their careers to help treat patients with venous and vascular disease. Without a doubt, Western Vascular Institute has the best vascular surgeons in Arizona.

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