International Atlas of Vascular Clinical Cases: Revolutionize Your Medical Practice

 

1. What is it the Atlas and why Is Indispensable

The “International Atlas of Vascular Clinical Cases” is a comprehensive collection designed to enhance clinical discussion and knowledge in vascular diseases. It aims to improve education and clinical practice within large communities involved in medical education and clinics.

The Atlas is focused on vascular clinical cases, aiming to serve academic, health institutions and enhance clinical knowledge globally.

The project is currently in progress. The publication is scheduled for the end of November 2025. The project is actively collecting clinical cases involving international organizations and inviting experts to contribute with their cases to the content of the Atlas.

 

 

1.1. Bridging the Gap in Vascular Medicine Education

• Vascular diseases are a real burden but not well known or recognized: The Atlas aims to highlight the significance and impact of vascular diseases.
• There is a need to enforce educational programs on vascular disease worldwide: The Atlas will serve as a critical educational resource to improve global understanding and management of vascular diseases.
• Clinical cases are the closest approach to everyday practice: By presenting real-life cases, the Atlas offers practical insights and applications for medical professionals.
• Contributions from all experts increase quality and make the range of cases collected more relevant and consistent: The collaborative nature ensures high-quality and comprehensive coverage of various vascular conditions.
• No comprehensive clinical cases atlas on vascular disease exists: The Atlas fills a crucial gap in medical literature, providing an invaluable resource for education and clinical practice.

 

 

1.2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Nothing better than a clear description of clinical cases to make easy focus and remember, giving concrete knowledge to use in education as in clinical practice. A real step forward for Vascular Medicine and vascular patients.

 

 

1.3. The Atlas as a Pioneering Resource for Departments, Practitioners, Teachers and Students

Through their Institutions and Academies, worldwide, Departments, Students, and Teachers will have access to a large, structured clinical case Atlas that extends the dissemination of knowledge on vascular disease. It represents a unique collaboration of the best expertise to improve clinical skills in vascular disease. Other integrated educational programs will help achieve further educational steps for physicians interested in Vascular Medicine. This comprehensive resource will support the continuous professional development of healthcare providers and enhance the overall quality of care for patients with vascular conditions.
 

1.4. Author and methodology

Being an ongoing project, Clinical Cases are welcome. They will be under peer review. The accepted ones will be immediately published on-line and in the meantime they will be part on the final Book (paper Book and e-Book). Indications for Authors here.
Details on contents are listed here: see attached flyer from pag2 to 4(sub-areas)

General Indications:

• Paper: 1500 words (max)
• References: Max 5
• Figures: Color/black-white, numbers are related to each specific case needs
• Tables: Max 2
• Keywords: Max 5
• Summary: 150 words

Mail to send cases: atlas@vascularmedicinevas.net

 

 

1.5. Collaborating Organizations

• VAS – European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine (Coordinating Organization)
• SVM – Society of Vascular Medicine USA
• ISL – International Society of Lymphology
• ESL – International Society of Lymphology
• VASERN-VASCA WG – Vascular Anomalies
• ESO – European Stroke Organization

 

2. Comprehensive Overview of the Atlas

 

3.1. Extensive Coverage of Vascular Diseases

The Atlas plans to cover 400-600 clinical cases, including:

• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Buerger’s Disease
• Microcirculatory and Vasculitis Disorders
• Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
• Renal and Mesenteric Vascular Diseases
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Thrombo Embolic Disease
• Pelvic Congestive Syndrome
• Fibromuscular Dysplasia
• Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, and Hypertension
• Vascular Anomalies
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Lymphedema and Lipedema
• Miscellaneous Vascular Conditions

 

 

2.2. Rich Visual Resource with more than 2000 Figures and Illustrations

Original figures from the real world linked to short, focused descriptions and few most relevant references . Number of figures for each case is not limited, but follows the needs of clarity and quality.

Not just special rare cases (included) but a large collection of cases, with the goal to offer clinical cases from everyday clinical practice, to help recognize them, diagnose them correctly and have therapeutic indications.

 

 

2.3. Unique Learning Experience

Utilize the experience of hundreds of your colleagues worldwide, with expertise in Vascular Medicine. The Atlas covers arterial, venous, lymphatic, microcirculatory, and vascular anomalies cases, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and practical insights from experts in these fields.

 

 

3. Vascular Case

 

4.1. Real-World Applications of the Atlas

Who Can Benefit from Using the Atlas?

The Atlas provides valuable insights and practical applications for a wide range of users, including:

• Universities/Academy: Serve as a rich educational resource for teaching and research.

Incorporate into curricula to provide students with practical case-based learning.

Use as a teaching aid to illustrate clinical scenarios and treatment approaches.

• Hospitals: Enhance clinical practice and improve patient care with comprehensive case studies
• Specialists Interested in Vascular Disease: Gain access to a wide array of clinical cases to deepen their expertise.
• Medical Doctors (MDs): Improve diagnostic and therapeutic skills with real-world examples.
• General Practitioners (GPs): Recognize and manage vascular conditions more effectively in primary care settings.
• Postgraduate Students: Utilize as a learning tool to understand the complexities of vascular diseases.
• Nurses: Enhance understanding of vascular conditions and improve patient management skills.

 

4. Using the Atlas for Maximum Benefit

 

• Practical Guide for Clinicians: The Atlas serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, offering detailed case studies and practical insights to enhance everyday practice.

 

• Educational Tool for Academics and Students: Academics and students can use the Atlas as an educational tool to understand the complexities of vascular diseases through real-world clinical cases.

 

• Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development: The Atlas supports lifelong learning and continuous professional development, providing updated knowledge and expertise for healthcare professionals.

 

5. Be part of the Project

 

5.1 Peer Review publication

The Atlas is the first part of a larger joint education project.

If you are working in the area of Vascular Medicine and have clinical cases, following the indications reported on the detailed tables of contents, you can submit your clinical case for publication.

If accepted, the Case will be immediately published online as part of the Atlas, it will be also insert in the final Paper Book and e-Book where all the Authors will be listed.

 

 

5.2 Membership and Authors Benefits

Authors and Reviewers will also receive free access (without  temporal limits) to the e-Book Atlas and will receive a Certification for their contribution to the project.

Springer, being the Publisher, will also offer free access to its large Library.