BOSTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthPoint Domain (http://www.npdinc.com/) is pleased to announce the publication of 27 condition, test, and treatment articles in partnership with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) on the SVS website, http://www.vascularweb.org/. The new patient literacy articles are created for SVS members and the patients and families the medical society serves directly through the SVS website. The articles are written by NorthPoint Domain and reviewed by a physician selected by the SVS. Each article averages 3 pages in length, contains 2-3 images per article, is written at an 8th- to 9th-grade reading level, and can be downloaded and printed in a printer-friendly format or read directly from the website.
The articles released by the SVS provide information about vascular conditions, tests, and treatments, and each article provides a detailed explanation of a selected topic. Condition articles cover background information on a vascular condition with basic information on tests and treatments that link to the relevant articles. Test and treatment articles offer a step-by-step explanation of a test or procedure, detailing the process and providing information on what patients may expect before, during, and after the procedure. Treatment articles also provide information on preventing recurrences of a condition.
Some of the many topics covered include: Aortic aneurysm; Peripheral arterial disease (leg artery disease); Deep vein thrombosis; Varicose veins; CT scans; Angioplasty and stenting; and Surgical and endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms. "The SVS's leadership commitment to patient literacy concerns will serve to greatly expand the Society's already considerable reach and influence in the vascular communities that it serves," said Peter M. Nicholas, Jr., Founder, Chairman, President & CEO of NorthPoint Domain, Inc. "We consider it a privilege to have been selected to assist the SVS and will continue to work diligently to insure that we meet the Society's current and developing patient literacy needs." NorthPoint Domain currently serves approximately 100 vascular surgery and interventional radiology practices throughout the United States, offering each practice a comprehensive library of vascular-related electronic and print articles covering more than 60 condition, test, and treatment topics.
About the Society for Vascular Surgery:
The Society for Vascular Surgery seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research, and public awareness. The organization was founded in 1947 and merged with the American Association for Vascular Surgery in 2003. For more information, please visit http://www.vascularweb.org/
About NorthPoint Domain:
NorthPoint Domain Inc. is a provider of consultative services and Internet-based products designed specifically for medical specialty practices that unite patient literacy concerns and medical information services to clinical therapy at the point of care. The company maintains that medical decisions are best made by physicians in partnership with patients and their families. For more information, visit http://www.npdinc.com/ or call 1-800- 603-1420.
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