Multidisciplinary Approach to Venous Disease: Enhancing Patient Care and Trainee Education Through Collaboration

The full spectrum of venous disease poses a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems globally. Venous disease can lead to a wide range of symptoms based on the level of disease and underlying pathology. In general, underlying pathologies are due to nonthrombotic (reflux/obstructive) and thrombotic causes. Most conditions are a sequela of the long-term effects of chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or non -thrombotic deep vein obstruction. The prevalence of venous disease is substantial, impact-ing the quality of life of a considerable proportion of the adult population. Untreated and progressive lower extremity venous disease can lead to venous ulceration and other compli-cations. Additionally, poorly recognized and poorly understood venous conditions of the abdomen and pelvis leave many patients "orphaned" in health-care systems that lack exper-tise in complex venous conditions. Addressing the burden and breadth of venous disease requires comprehensive management approaches, early diagnosis, appropriate treatment interventions, and provider and patient education. Multidisciplinary collaborations and fur-ther research are essential to enhance our understanding, develop innovative therapies, and improve patient outcomes in the field of venous disease. In this paper, we highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and our journey to building an institutional venous team, as well as lessons learned. Tech Vasc Interventional Rad 26:100902 (c) 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.