SIGVARIS Sponsors WordPress-Hosted Compression Therapy and Venous Disease Blog as Continuing Education Resource for Medical Professionals
SIGVARIS, a leading compression therapy manufacturer, is sponsoring a compression therapy, circulation and venous disease blog at www.veinhealthforum.org as an online vein health resource for medical professionals.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA, September 17, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- SIGVARIS, the world's leading manufacturer of compression therapy garments, is sponsoring a compression therapy and venous disease management blog at http://www.veinhealthforum.org as a continuing education resource for medical professionals. Medical topics and content related to compression therapy and venous disease are added regularly to the blog site.

"SIGVARIS is pleased to sponsor the Leg Circulation and Vein Health Forum which is a compression-industry first designed for healthcare professionals to secure information regarding vein issues, procedures and the treatment and management of this progressive disease. SIGVARIS takes pride in its educational efforts for consumer, retail and healthcare professionals," said Judith Brannan, SIGVARIS US Education Manager.

SIGVARIS is a medical device manufacturer that serves as the global leader in medical compression therapy garments used for the treatment of venous disease. The SIGVARIS North America headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Peachtree City, GA, where the company employs over 100 people. Many people wear SIGVARIS compression therapy socks or hosiery to reduce their risk of swollen ankles, tired feet, circulation issues or discomfort during pregnancy, while traveling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time or if they have been diagnosed with a leg vein circulation disorder.

Medical professionals and industry experts, including Dr. Samuel Martin, FACS, Dr. Mark D. Forrestal, FACPh and Dr. Michael F. Burke, FACS, assist in moderating and authoring content for the SIGVARIS-sponsored compression therapy and leg vein health medical forum.

About Michael F. Burke M.D. FACS
With more than 25 years of experience in venous disease treatment, Dr. Burke is an active practicing general surgeon at Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA. He performs general, vascular and thoracic surgery, with extensive experience in laparoscopic bowel surgery and endoluminal aortic stenting. His notable achievements include:
· Founder of the Northwest Vein and Laser Center over 15 years ago
· Past Board Member of a large surgical group (Proliance Surgeons)
· Past President of a malpractice insurance company (MDIC)
· Current Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Valley Medical Center · Member of the following medical societies: Fellowship American College of Surgeons, King County Medical Society, Seattle Surgical Society, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, American Society of General Surgeons, American College of Phlebology

About Mark D. Forrestal, MD, FACPh
Dr. Forrestal currently practices at Northwest Vein Care in Arlington Heights, IL, a medical practice that specializes in phlebology. More information about Northwest Vein Care can be found at http://www.nwveincareil.com/index.html. Dr. Forrestal's notable achievements include:
· Board certification in Internal Medicine
· Practice limited to Phlebology since 1985
· Member of the American College of Phlebology since 1989
· Duplex ultrasound evaluation and treatment since 1990
· Elected to the American College of Phlebology Board of Directors in 1999
· National clinical trial publication on Endovenous Laser Treatment—October 2001
· Elected to the American College of Phlebology Executive Board of Directors—November 2003

About Samuel Martin, MD, FACS
Dr. Samuel P. Martin is a board certified vascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience, and is on staff at Florida Hospital and Orlando Health. His achievements include:
· A B.A. from Yale University and a M.D. from Duke University
· A general surgery residency at N.Y. Hospital-Cornell, and a vascular fellowship at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital
· He was the first fellowship trained vascular surgeon in Central Florida
· A founder and former head of the Central Florida Wound Care Center
· A former president of the Florida Vascular Society, and a representative of the Florida Vascular Society to the Carrier Advisory Committee (which deals with Medicare issues)
· He is a member of the Society for Vascular Society, Southern Association of Vascular Surgery, International Society of Vascular Surgery, the American College of Phlebology and the Society of Vascular Ultrasound
· Board Certified in the specialty of phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology

About SIGVARIS
SIGVARIS North America is part of an internationally active medical device group headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland that focuses on the development, production and distribution of medical compression garments, including hosiery and socks. With distribution in more than 50 countries on six continents, SIGVARIS is recognized as a global industry leader in the area of compression therapy for the management of venous and lymphatic disorders. Our US manufacturing facility is located in Peachtree City, GA. To learn more about us, please visit http://www.sigvarisusa.com. SIGVARIS, LIFE FOR LEGS and the leg icon are registered trademarks of Ganzoni & Cie AG, St.Gallen/Switzerland and in many countries worldwide.

For more information, please contact:
SIGVARIS Public Relations, North America
Email: sigvariscares@sigvaris.com
Phone: 770- 632-2565

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Lisa Wells
SIGVARIS
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