Vascular Care Updates — Concise Insights
Welcome to the digital space dedicated to scientific updates in the vascular field, developed for healthcare professionals who wish to stay up-to-date in a clear, concise and accessible way.
Here you will find podcasts and videos produced in collaboration with vascular specialists, addressing current clinical topics, recent therapeutic developments and relevant scientific insights.
The content is presented in a short, flexible format that allows you to access information at your convenience — whether between consultations, during travel, or throughout your working day
Discover our video interviews from leading experts in vascular medicine. These in-depth discussions cover the latest advancements, practical management strategies, and real-world insights to help you stay at the forefront of vascular care. Whether you’re a physician, specialist or healthcare professional, these expert-led videos are designed to elevate your daily practice and enhance patient outcomes. Watch now and bring cutting-edge vascular knowledge into your clinical routine.
Listen to our exclusive podcasts that focus on scientific discussions with some of the most authoritative international experts in the vascular field. Each episode features a stimulating dialogue on key topics related to CVD (chronic venous disease) and other vascular diseases, offering clinical viewpoints, approaches and practical insights into the daily management of patients.
Videos
Meet the Speakers: Leaders in Vascular Care
Prof. Sergio Gianesini, MD, PhD, FACS
University of Ferrara, Italy
Sergio Gianesini is an Associate Professor at the University of Ferrara, Italy. Since 2023, he has served as President of the International Union of Phlebology (World Society of Phlebology) and is also the Emeritus President and Founder of the Venous-Lymphatic World International Network (v-WIN) foundation, ONLUS. He earned both his MD and PhD in Vascular System Molecular Pathophysiology from the University of Ferrara. In 2021, Prof. Gianesini was a member of the Guidelines Committee of the American Venous Forum. He is the author of three books and over 102 scientific manuscripts. Additionally, he serves as Associate Editor of the International Angiology Journal and holds editorial roles in several other scientific journals. His scientific interests focus primarily on venous and lymphatic conditions.
Prof. Cristiana Vitale, MD, PhD
San Raffaele Open University of Rome, Italy, and St George’s Hospital, London, UK
Cristiana Vitale is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of Quality of Life at San Raffaele Open University of Rome in Rome, Italy, and a Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital in London, UK.
After receiving her MD from the Catholic University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Professor Vitale specialised in geriatric medicine at University of Rome Tor Vergata in Rome.
She received her PhD in cardiovascular sciences from the University of Cagliari in Cagliari, Italy; she is Fellow of the HFA and Co-chair of the HFA working group in Cachexia and Frailty of the HFA.
She has a large experience in clinical trials and has been the Director of the Clinical Trial Centre at Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) San Raffaele in Rome. She has authored more than 170 manuscripts and five books.
Dr. Rodrigo Rial
University Hospitals HM Madrid and HM Torrelodones, Spain
Dr. Rodrigo Rial is a specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery. Clinical Head of the MD Vascular Care Clinics. University Hospitals HM Madrid and HM Torrelodones. Spain Top level Professional Career in the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department at San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid. Vice President and Acting Treasurer of the International Union of Phlebology (UIP). President of the Scientific Committee of the Pan-American Society of Phlebology and Lymphology Past President of the Spanish Society of Phlebology and Lymphology (SCPL).
Member of the Board of Directors of the Endovascular Surgery Chapter and of the SEACV (Spanish Society of Vascular Surgery). 2018-2023.
Dr. Sergiu-Ciprian Matei
Pius Brinzeu Hospital, Timişoara
Sergiu-Ciprian Matei is a General Surgery resident and doctor at the l’st Surgical Department, Pius Brînzeu” Emergency County Hospital, Timişoara, with over 500 surgeries performed, including general and venous procedures. He has extensive experience in phlebology, minimally invasive, and laparoscopic surgery. Since 2019, he has been an Assistant Professor at “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, contributing to research, publications, and conference presentations on venous diseases and surgical techniques. He completed specialized training programs in phlebology across Europe, including TRAPP (2019) and VIPP courses (2025). He has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and courses on chronic venous disease and related surgical interventions. Matei has participated as an invited speaker and chairman at numerous national and international surgical and phlebology conferences. He holds a PhD in Medicine (Summa cum Laude) focused on chronic venous disease management. Additionally, he serves as General Secretary of the Romanian Society of Phlebology, President of the Balkan Venous Forum, and International Ambassador of the Egyptian Venous Forum. His work emphasizes evidence-based surgical care, venous disease management, and the integration of modern therapies, including compression therapy and cryostripping techniques.
PODCASTS
Meet Our Podcast Specialists
Dr. Andrea Lupascu
Medical surgeon, specialist in internal medicine, angiologist. Born in Rome, he graduated in Medicine in 2001 with top marks at the “Catholic University of the Sacred Heart” and specialised in Internal Medicine in 2006 at the same Faculty.
Prof. Debora Karetová, MD, PhD
Debora Karetová, MD, Associated Professor of Medicine at Charles University in Prague, outpatient Dept. Head at IInd Dept if Internal Medicine (for Cardiology and Angiology), Charles University, General University Hospital in Prague.
Dr. Cătălin Mihai Popescu
Dr. Cătălin Mihai Popescu, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania. He graduated in 1989 from the Universitatea de Medicină din București. He completed his dermatology residency training at Colentina Hospital, Bucharest. Since 1998, he has worked as a consultant dermatologist at Colentina Hospital. He has over three decades of clinical experience in academic and hospital-based dermatology. Dr. Popescu is deeply committed to evidence-based dermatology and clinical guidelines. He is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. His main clinical interests include psoriasis, chronic venous disease, and melanoma. Additional areas of expertise include acne and infectious skin diseases.
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